Lactescence
Pronunciation : Lac*tes"cence
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. lactescence.]
Definition : 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.)
Defn: The latex of certain plants. See Latex.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913