viscose

noun

Meaning

A viscous orange-brown liquid obtained by chemical treatment of cellulose and used as the basis of manufacturing rayon and cellulose film.
A fabric made from this material.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

cellulose xanthate(English)viscose rayon(English)viscous(English)rayon(English)polyviscose(English)soda cellulose(English)alkali cellulose(English)cellulose acetate(English)pashmina(English)cellophane(English)cellulose(English)filament(English)

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