viscose
noun
vis·cose
| \ ˈvis-ˌkōs
, -ˌkōz\
, -ˌkōz\
Definition of viscose
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
adjectiveDefinition of viscose (Entry 2 of 2)
: of, relating to, or made from viscose
Examples of viscose in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Meghan’s Stella McCartney reception gown got so much praise, the designer created 46 replicas of Meghan’s silk crepe gown, made with a sustainable viscose (ethical fashion is one of the benchmarks of the British designer’s brand). — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, "Jessica Mulroney Shares Wedding Dress Look Similar to Meghan Markle's: 'High Neck for the Win'," 24 July 2019 The use of those fibers, plus a semi-synthetic fiber called viscose, account for 90% of the raw materials used by the brands. — Jazmin Goodwin, CNN, "Zara wants all its clothes to be made from sustainable fabrics by 2025," 19 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'viscose.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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