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.