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

Material Benchmark participants increased their use of cotton, polyester, nylon, viscose and wool sourced through standards, certifications and other verification programs from 68 percent in 2024 to 72 percent in 2025. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

Made from breathable bamboo viscose, the topper wicks away sweat and moisture to keep you cool throughout the night. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 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