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(a) What is rayon ? How is rayon made ?

(b) Give any two uses of rayon.


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a)Rayon was the first manufactured fiber. Unlike most man-made fibers, rayon is not synthetic. It is made from wood pulp, a naturally-occurring, cellulose-based raw material.
b)1. Rayon fabrics are soft, smooth, cool, comfortable, and highly absorbent.
2. They do not insulate body heat, making them ideal for use in hot and humid climates.


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