Viscose
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈvɪskəʊs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Viscose is a noun meaning A viscous orange-brown liquid obtained by chemical treatment of cellulose and used as the basis of manufacturing rayon and cellulose film.
Meaning
A viscous orange-brown liquid obtained by chemical treatment of cellulose and used as the basis of manufacturing rayon and cellulose film.
More Meanings
- A fabric made from this material.
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: rayon (synecdochally synonymous)
Here you are […] in your favourite viscose shirt and palazzo pants.
Her mission statement is that clothes made from sustainable viscose and cruelty-free alternatives to leather should not be targeted at a niche market, but shown to hold their own on the Paris fashion week catwalk.
Word Forms
- viscoses
Synonyms for viscose
Depending on context, synonyms include rayon.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include viscous, rayon, polyviscose, hydrocellulose, lyocell, vinal.
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