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

Other deals include up to 35% off on waffle bath bundles and the bamboo viscose comforter that is campaigning for a new role as your bed’s BFF. —Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2025

Fitted through the bodice with a flattering flare at the hips, it’s made from soft, drapey viscose that reviewers say feels like pajamas—but looks effortlessly polished. —Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 1 July 2025

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

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
• bedclothes
• bestows
• boroughs
• buboes
• cargoes
• cocos
• compose
• crossbows
• demos
• depose