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viscose

/ˈvɪs.kəʊz/

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noun

/ˈvɪs.kəʊz/C1formaltechnical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее сложный эфир целлюлозы, получаемый обработкой целлюлозы едким натром, или ткань из вискозных волокон.

A noun referring to a cellulose ester produced by treating cellulose with caustic soda, or a rayon fabric made from viscose fibers.

uncountable

  1. Cellulose esterC1formaltechnical

    A thick, viscous solution of cellulose treated with caustic soda and carbon disulfide, used to make rayon and cellophane.

    ruВискоза

    • Viscose is produced by dissolving cellulose in a chemical bath.
    • The manufacturing process of viscose requires careful temperature control.
    • Viscose is a key intermediate in the production of synthetic fibers.
  2. Rayon fabricB2formaltechnical

    A soft, absorbent fabric made from regenerated cellulose fibers, often used as a substitute for silk or cotton.

    ruВискозная ткань

    • This dress is made from high-quality viscose, giving it a silky feel.
    • Viscose is popular in summer clothing because it is breathable.
    • The label says the shirt is 100% viscose.

    Synonymsrayon

Forms
  • viscoses plural form
  • viscoses' possessive plural form
  • viscose's possessive singular form