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lyocell

Pronunciation: /ˈlʌɪə(ʊ)sɛl/

Definition of lyocell

noun

[mass noun] ( trademark in the US)
  • a synthetic fibre and fabric made from wood pulp.

Origin:

1990s: probably from Greek luein 'loosen' + cell as in cellulose

lyocell in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of lyocell in the US English dictionary