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Lactescence
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What's The Definition Of Lactescence?Synonyms | Synonyms for Lactescence: Related Terms | Find terms related to Lactescence: See Also | Lactescence In Webster's Dictionary \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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