Noun: viscose 'vis,kows
- A cellulose ester obtained by treating cellulose with caustic soda
"viscose is an intermediate in the production of rayon fibers";
- cellulose xanthate
- A rayon fabric made from viscose (cellulose xanthate) fibers
"The designer created a flowing dress using viscose rayon for its soft drape";
- viscose rayon
Derived forms: viscoses
Type of: cellulose ester, rayon, xanthate
Encyclopedia: Viscose