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Lactescence

Lactescence \Lac*tes"cence\, n. [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.) The latex of certain plants. See Latex.

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lactescence

n. 1 The state or quality of producing milk, or milky sap. 2 Resemblance to milk; a milky colour. 3 (context botany English) The latex of certain plants.