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Concept information

Preferred term

rayon

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information A manufactured, semi-synthetic fiber composed of regenerated cellulose which is produced from naturally-occurring polymers. It is used in fabrics for its high luster, silk-like quality.

Synonyms

  • acetate silk
  • artificial silk
  • cuprammonium silk
  • viscose rayon
  • viscose silk
  • vistra

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/23538

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