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What is "Viscose" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 30-Mar-2024 (3 months, 28 days ago)
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Viscose
Viscose is an artificial cellulose-based polymer, sometimes used as a synonym for Rayon
Viscose
A process of creating or type of rayon.

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