rayon

/ˌreɪˈɑn/
/ˈreɪɒn/
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Other forms: rayons

Definitions of rayon
  1. noun
    a synthetic silklike fabric
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    types:
    acetate, acetate rayon
    a fabric made from fibers of cellulose acetate
    viscose, viscose rayon
    a rayon fabric made from viscose (cellulose xanthate) fibers
    type of:
    cloth, fabric, material, textile
    artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
Pronunciation
US
/ˌreɪˈɑn/
UK
/ˈreɪɒn/
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