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Latex is a natural ingredient that comes from rubber trees in the form of a milky liquid. There are thousands of species of plants that produce different types of latex, including the Chicle tree that yields the raw material for producing the rubbery material in chewing gum.
What is liquidity? Liquidity refers to a company's ability to pay its bills from cash or from assets that can be turned into cash very quickly. The quick ratio, also known as the acid-test ratio, is an indicator of a company's liquidity. Related Q&A.