LACTESCENCE

n.

2 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
n.

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.
n.

The latex of certain plants. See Latex.


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