Rayon meaning

rā'ŏn
Any of several synthetic textile fibers produced by forcing a cellulose solution through fine spinnerets and solidifying the resulting filaments.
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A fabric so woven or knit.
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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.
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Any of various woven or knitted fabrics made of such fibers.
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A manufactured regenerated cellulosic fiber.
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Alternative spelling of raion.
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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

  • In the Port Arthur " fortified rayon," under Lieut.-General Stoessel (IV.

  • The centre of the rayon of the 8th corps was Darmstadt, and the Bavarian line extended from Coburg to Gemiinden.

  • 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.

  • Sarongs come in a variety of materials, including cotton, rayon, and other sheer fabrics, but the heart of these garments lies in the beautiful colors and designs created especially for them.

  • An inexpensive way to add a touch of holiday glitter to a somewhat plain gown is by adding a lace shawl embellished with crystals or rhinestones or one made from silk and rayon burnout fabric.

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