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
It’s made from mostly viscose and polyester with a touch of elastane that feels silky soft and a little stretchy—the perfect blend for a crease-free travel top. — Kenedee Fowler, Southern Living, 26 June 2026 This rug is handwoven from a blend of wool and silky viscose using a flatweave technique that’s ideal for creating the layered look Garten opted for. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
Adjective
The outer cover is made from a blend of viscose rayon and polyester for a soft feel, and the fill is kept in place with an inner mesh liner. — Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 13 June 2022 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 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

Rhymes for viscose

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“Viscose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/viscose. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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