Rayon definition

rāŏn
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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Alternative spelling of raion.
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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

  • 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.

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

  • 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.

  • These stockings can be pretty pricey, especially when you compare them to their cheaper nylon and rayon cousins, so before you spend $40.00 for a pair, choose the right color.

  • Rayon (Viscose) is derived from plant cellulose, and this natural origin makes the fabric soft and breathable.

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