viscose

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noun

vis·​cose ˈvi-ˌskōs How to pronounce viscose (audio)
-ˌskōz
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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
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: viscose rayon

viscose

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adjective

: of, relating to, or made from viscose

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Noun
These inputs can then be used to manufacture new polyester and regenerated cellulosic fibers, including lyocell and viscose. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 9 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 See All Example Sentences for viscose

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of viscose was in 1896

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“Viscose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/viscose. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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