rayon
Translation
rayon
Examples
This dress is made of rayon.
This dress is made of rayon.
Rayon is a semi-synthetic fiber.
Rayon is a semi-synthetic fibre.
Grammar Patterns
((a ~)) a type of fabric This dress is made of rayon.
Similar Words
Synonyms: viscose, artificial silk
Etymology
From French 'rai' (ray of light), named for its shiny appearance, with a suffix like in 'cotton'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'ray' of light shining on the glossy fabric.