LACTESCENCE

Etymology

Noun

lactescence (countable and uncountable, plural lactescences)

The state or quality of producing milk, or milky sap.

Resemblance to milk; a milky colour.

(botany) The latex of certain plants.

Source: Wiktionary

Lac*tes"cence, n. Etym: [Cf. F. lactescence.]

1. The state or quality of producing milk, or milklike juice; resemblance to milk; a milky color. This lactescence does commonly ensue when . . . fair water is suddenly poured upon the solution. Boyle.

2. (Bot.)

Definition: The latex of certain plants. See Latex.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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