viscose

English

noun
Definitions
  • 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

Derived from Latin viscōsus.

Origin

Latin

viscōsus

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