noun
rayon
RAY-ahn/ˈreɪɑːn/
A manufactured textile fiber made from regenerated cellulose.
The sequence shows processed pulp becoming rayon fiber and fabric.
Etymology
The fiber’s name probably comes from French rayon, “beam of light,” in reference to its shiny appearance. It was selected as a marketing alternative to “artificial silk.”
In context
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More examples
- She checked the rayon garment’s care label.
- The fabric blended rayon with cotton.
- The manufacturer produced rayon from processed cellulose.
Forms
rayon
Similar words
- cotton
- Cotton is a natural plant fiber; rayon is manufactured from processed cellulose.
- polyester
- Polyester is a synthetic polymer fiber; rayon is made by processing naturally derived cellulose.