rayon

/'reiɔn/

Thân thiện

She chose a dress made of soft rayon for the summer party.

Definition

Noun: 1. A synthetic fabric made from regenerated cellulose: Rayon is a manufactured fiber created from natural sources like wood pulp or cotton linters. It is designed to resemble silk in its smooth texture, drape, and luster, but is less expensive.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She wore a beautiful dress made of rayon that flowed elegantly as she walked.
  • This blouse is 100% rayon, so it's very breathable and comfortable in warm weather.
  • The curtains are a blend of cotton and rayon for a soft feel and good durability.

Advanced Usage

• "Viscose rayon": The most common type of rayon, produced using the viscose process. The term "viscose" is often used interchangeably with "rayon" in some regions.
  • Viscose rayon is popular for making lightweight summer clothing.

Variants and Related Words

• Viscose (n): Often used synonymously with rayon, especially outside of North America, to refer to the same type of fabric.
• Modal (n): A type of rayon made from beech tree pulp, known for being especially soft and resistant to shrinkage.
• Lyocell (n, trademark: Tencel®): A more modern, environmentally friendly type of rayon made using a closed-loop solvent process.

Synonyms

• Artificial silk: A descriptive term highlighting rayon's silk-like qualities.
• Synthetic fabric: A broader category that includes rayon, though rayon is semi-synthetic as it comes from natural cellulose.

Notes on Meaning

• Rayon is considered a semi-synthetic fiber. While it is derived from natural materials (cellulose), it requires extensive chemical processing to become a usable fiber, distinguishing it from fully natural fibers like cotton or silk and fully synthetic ones like polyester.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a synthetic silklike fabric