viscose
/ˈvɪskəʊz
/ /ˈvɪskəʊs/noun [mass noun]
1A viscous orange-brown solution obtained by treating cellulose with sodium hydroxide and carbon disulphide, used as the basis of manufacturing rayon fibre and transparent cellulose film.The first step in the manufacture of rayon is to make viscose.
1.1Rayon fabric or fibre made from viscose: rugs made from tough viscose and cotton...
- The kurtis in cotton, lycra, viscose georgette, linen embellished with delicate embroidery, sequined tops in white, black, red, beige and pastel shades look simple but hep.
- Also very summery are the whitewashed pastel cotton pants, bold cotton stripes and abstract floral prints and pinstripes on denim, cotton satin and viscose stretch fabrics.
- The Dressman is suitable for shirts made from silk, viscose, cotton, linen, flannel and all other non-stretch materials.
Origin
Late 19th century: from late Latin viscosus, from Latin viscus 'birdlime'.
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