Rayon
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹeɪɒn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Rayon is a noun meaning A manufactured regenerated cellulosic fiber.
Meaning
A manufactured regenerated cellulosic fiber.
More Meanings
- A circular area whose extent is measured by the length of the radius of the circle which bounds it.
- Alternative spelling of raion.
- (obsolete, rare) A ray or beam of light.
Example Sentences
Within a rayon of a certain number of miles.
Here stood A cave,…unreached by rayons of the Sun.
The rayons of the Sunne we see, Diminish in their strength.
I found myself within his rayon at Newcastle, which is one of his bases of supply.
Word Forms
- rayons
Synonyms for rayon
Depending on context, synonyms include viscose, radius.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nylons, silk stocking, beam, alley, range, sunbeam.
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