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Tencel
(Ten¦cel)
Pronunciation:
/ˈtɛnsɛl/
noun
[
mass noun
]
trademark
a cellulosic fibre obtained from wood pulp using recyclable solvents.
a fabric made from Tencel.
Origin:
1960s
(proprietary name of various yarns and fabrics): an invented word
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