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What are "Cellulosic fibres" - Definition & Explanation

Cellulosic fibres
a natural fibre that comes from cotton. Some others are linen and sisal. This term is also applied to "man made regenerated" fibres.
Cellulosic fibres
A fiber composed of, or derived from, cellulose. Examples are cotton, viscose/rayon, acetate and triacetate.
Cellulosic fibres
Fibres made or chemically derived from a naturally occurring cellulose raw material.

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