rayon
rayon · rayons
A manufactured regenerated cellulosic fiberA manufactured regenerated cellulosic fiber.
/ˈɹeɪɒn/
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)A manufactured regenerated cellulosic fiber.
A circular area whose extent is measured by the length of the radius of the circle which bounds it.
(obsolete, rare)A ray or beam of light.
More definitions
- a synthetic silklike fabric
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
Name chosen by the National Retail Dry Goods Association of America, probably from FrenchName chosen by the National Retail Dry Goods Association of America, probably from French rayon (“a beam of light, ray”) and so called because it is shiny; however, the Oxford English Dictionary states that it is apparently a blend of ray + cotton.
From Middle French rayon [1539], from Old French rai (whence English ray), from Latin rādius (whence English radius).
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Forms
plural: rayonsSynonyms
4 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsRelatedrayonnance
Derivedrayoned
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable