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

Woolmark’s research summary describes tests using sweating manikins and human participants to compare wool, cotton, viscose and polyester garments of similar weight and thickness. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026

The trousers are made from a nylon, viscose, and elastane blend, offering a hint of stretch for comfort and a smooth pull-on waist. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 7 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