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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
2
: viscose rayon
: of, relating to, or made from viscose
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Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
It’s made from a blend of polyester and viscose that results in a flowy, chiffon-style silhouette.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 8 May 2026
Giorgio Armani trench coat with asymmetrical closure, $5,400, viscose crew neck T-shirt, $675, collarless vest, $3,995, and pleated trousers with elastic waistband, $2,595; Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate in 18-karat red gold, $26,900.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The sheets are made from 100 percent viscose bamboo fabric, which is a breathable material.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
It’s made from a blend of polyester and viscose that results in a flowy, chiffon-style silhouette.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Adjective
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
Giorgio Armani trench coat with asymmetrical closure, $5,400, viscose crew neck T-shirt, $675, collarless vest, $3,995, and pleated trousers with elastic waistband, $2,595; Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate in 18-karat red gold, $26,900.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
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“Viscose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/viscose. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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