Rayon Definition

rāŏn
noun
Any of various textile fibers synthetically produced by pressing cellulose acetate or some other cellulose solution through very small holes and solidifying it in the form of filaments.
Webster's New World
Any of various woven or knitted fabrics made of such fibers.
Webster's New World

Alternative spelling of raion.

Wiktionary

A manufactured regenerated cellulosic fiber.

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Origin of Rayon

  • Perhaps from French rayon ray of light (from its sheen) from rai from Old French ray1

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From French rayon.

    From Wiktionary

Rayon Sentence Examples

  • The bag is lined in black water marked rayon fabric.

  • She also gave birth to Ayacanora by Birdcatcher, and to Araucaria by Ambrose, both very valuable brood mares, Araucaria being the dam of Chamant by Mortemer, and of Rayon d'Or by Flageolet, son of Plutus by Touchstone.

  • Ethanoic acid is used in the manufacture of the fiber, acetate rayon.

  • You can choose sleepwear made from cotton, polyester, nylon, silk, and rayon as well as blends made from combinations of these.

  • If you are looking for a blouse to wear under a suit, try a polished cotton poplin or a tailored rayon.

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Words Starting With

RRARAY

Words Ending With

NONYON

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rayon

Words Starting With R and Ending With N

Starts With R & Ends With NStarts With RA & Ends With NStarts With R & Ends With ON

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