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

Cozy Earth’s style is made from a soft blend of cotton and bamboo viscose using Zero Twist technology, which spins the fibers without tension to create a fabric that’s extra fluffy, absorbent, and quick-drying. —Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025

Knowles paired the shoes with a black silk georgette and viscose chenille long-sleeve, knee-length dress with band detail in gold shearling from the Ferragamo fall 2025 collection. —Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 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