viscose

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noun

vis·​cose ˈvi-ˌskōs How to pronounce viscose (audio)
-ˌskōz
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: a viscous golden-brown solution made by treating cellulose with caustic alkali solution and carbon disulfide and used in making rayon and films of regenerated cellulose
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: viscose rayon

viscose

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adjective

: of, relating to, or made from viscose

Examples of viscose in a Sentence

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Noun
Madewell Lightweight Ponte Straight-leg Jumpsuit This breezy and effortless jumpsuit is made with lightweight viscose material that offers a structured and flattering fit that can be dressed up for a nice dinner out on the town, or down for a day of sightseeing. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2024 These Cozy Earth socks come in a pack of three and are constructed from a breathable polyester and viscose bamboo blend for the ultimate cozy feel. Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024 The other side is a blend of viscose and nylon, and sweet pom poms are attached to the corners. Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 4 Apr. 2024 Photo: Courtesy of Everlane An easy tie-dye dress in satin viscose bears all the signatures of Marques’Almeida’s approach to color. Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2024 This wardrobe staple is made from a breathable blend of polyester and viscose that creates the perfect drapey finish that elevates anything it’s paired with. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2024 Made from a blend of cotton and viscose, the dress is also made with a metallized fiber for a fun amount of sparkle. Carly Totten, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2024 The testers also expressed that the buttery smooth sheets are cool to the touch thanks to the viscose, and that even after multiple washes there weren’t loose threads or any shrinkage. Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024 As a way of making some rugs more affordable, companies will blend wool with a semi-synthetic material such as viscose, which is a form of rayon that approximates the softness of silk. Michelle Brunner, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2024
Adjective
Materials: 100% cotton-gabardine with viscose sleeve lining Size range: UK 2–18 (equivalent to US 00–14) Colors: Beige Save on the best trench coats for women with these Nordstrom promo codes. Paula Lee, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2023 Since viscose rayon is derived from bamboo, the cover is very breathable, and it can also be removed and washed in a washing machine. Jack Byram, Health, 12 Apr. 2023 The print was created by photographing a person in motion, capturing a blurred outline that was then engineered to wrap around the body of the suit before being printed on viscose cady fabric. Lindsay Talbot, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2022 This is because it’s made of TENCEL lyocell, the same kind of viscose fiber that’s used in the best athleticwear. Helena Madden, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2022 The outer cover is made from a blend of viscose rayon and polyester for a soft feel, and the fill is kept in place with an inner mesh liner. Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 13 June 2022 The Phoebe pants, meanwhile, are a viscose wool-blend that strikes the perfect balance between stiff and flowing. Alice Cary, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2022 But some of the major companies in the viscose supply chain have drawn criticism for contributing to the destruction of rainforest in southeast Asia. NBC News, 11 Dec. 2021 Grown in a chemical-free environment, this bamboo viscose sheet set is odor-resistant, breathable, and silky to the touch. Popular Science, 1 Dec. 2020

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

obsolete viscose, adjective, viscous

First Known Use

Noun

1896, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1900, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of viscose was in 1896

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“Viscose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/viscose. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.

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