Rayon

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created by Webster 1913
(thing) by Richard (5.1 y) (print)   ?   (I like it!) Mon May 01 2000 at 21:48:58
One of the first artificial silks. Produced from cellulose in the form of wood pulp. Used in J-cloths, tampons, other non-wovens, and high fashion. Latest variant is Tencel.
(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Wed Dec 22 1999 at 2:29:02

Ray"on (?), n. [F.]

Ray; beam.

[Obs.]

Spenser.

 

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