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viscose

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EKI Combined Dictionary 2026

Last modified 18.07.2025

Meanings

tselluloosist saadav tehiskiud; sellest kiust valmistatud kerge, pehme ja hästi langev riie, looduslikku päritolu kunstsiid

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Huviharidussõnastik

ID 754522 Last modified 10.05.2024
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Domain käsi
  • tehiskiud, mida saadakse puidutselluloosist
Viskose

Tekstiilmaterjalide terminibaas

ID 615700 Last modified 09.12.2024
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  • regenereeritud tsellulooskiud, mis saadakse viskoosmenetluselfilament- ja staapelkiududena
  • regenerated cellulose fibre obtained by the viscose process forfilament and discontinuous fibre
viscose
Usage examples
  • Viscose is absorbent and has a soft and smooth touch, but lacks insulative properties.
  • Viscose fibres are a very versatile textile raw material that may be compared to natural fibres like cotton, wool, linen and silk.

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Etymology

  • viscose 'viskoos'
    • viscōsus 'linnuliimine, kleepjas' sõnast viscum 'puuvõõrik; [puuvõõriku marjadest] linnuliim'

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