viscose

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[ˈvɪskəʊs], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a viscous orange-brown solution obtained by treating cellulose with sodium hydroxide and carbon disulphide, used as the basis of manufacturing rayon fibre and transparent cellulose film


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Origin:
late 19th century: from late Latin viscosus, from Latin viscus ‘birdlime’




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