viscose

/ˈvɪskoʊs/
/ˈvɪskəʊs/
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Definitions of viscose
  1. noun
    a cellulose ester obtained by treating cellulose with caustic soda
    synonyms: cellulose xanthate
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    type of:
    cellulose ester
    any ester of cellulose with an acid
    xanthate
    a salt or ester of xanthic acid
  2. noun
    a rayon fabric made from viscose (cellulose xanthate) fibers
    synonyms: viscose rayon
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    type of:
    rayon
    a synthetic silklike fabric
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