viscose

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noun

vis·​cose ˈvi-ˌskōs 

-ˌskōz

1

: 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

2

: viscose rayon

viscose

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adjective

: of, relating to, or made from viscose

Examples of viscose in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Made with a breathable bamboo-viscose surface and waterproof barrier, it's designed to protect against spills without the uncomfortable crinkling of traditional mattress covers. — Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026

The Luxury Pillow keeps your head and neck in the ideal position to stay asleep all night, made with soft bamboo viscose material that naturally repels common household non-living allergens. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Adjective

This buttery-soft, oversized, viscose button-down works open over a swimsuit or buttoned for lunch or dinner. — Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026

The viscose watery essence also delivers a concentrated dose of antioxidant-rich bamboo extract and ginseng, along with hyaluronic acid and glycerin for hydration. — Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 8 May 2026

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

Rhymes for viscose

• aloes
• arose
• bestows
• boroughs
• buboes
• cargoes
• cocos
• compos
• compose
• crossbows
• demos
• depose