acetate rayon

noun

1. a synthetic textile fibre made from cellulose acetate Also calledacetate

Example Sentences

Celanese Corp. of America announced a new acetate rayon, called Arnel.

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In the textile industry, mills operating at half speed only a few months ago were close to capacity, and prices of such items as acetate rayon yarns were boosted last week.

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Viscose rayon leads in U. S. production; the costlier acetate rayon—of which Du Font's much publicized fabric "Acele" is an example—is second.

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