HeyRuaHow to say “viscose” in Irish
- Irish:
- vioscós
- English:
- viscose
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “VIS-kohs” /ˈvʲɪsˠkoːsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- vioscóis, an vioscóis (e.g. snáithíní an vioscóis, the fibres of the viscose)
What does “vioscós” mean?
- viscose
- A thick solution made from cellulose, used to make rayon fibres and cellophane.Also: viscose rayon, rayon, cellulose fibre.
“Vioscós” with the article
Here is vioscós after the article (an t-alt).
an vioscós
the viscose
No change after an
“Vioscós” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using vioscós, the Irish word for viscose.
Tá an léine seo déanta as vioscós.
This shirt is made of viscose.
Déantar vioscós as ceallalós.
Viscose is made from cellulose.
Is maith liom an mothú atá ag an vioscós.
I like the feel of the viscose.
Cheannaigh sí gúna vioscóis inné.
She bought a viscose dress yesterday.
Tá cadás agus vioscós sa gheansaí sin.
There is cotton and viscose in that jumper.
Ná nigh an vioscós in uisce te.
Don't wash the viscose in hot water.
Tá praghas an vioscóis ag ardú.
The price of viscose is rising.
Other nouns in Irish
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Viscose in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for viscose?
The Irish for viscose is vioscós (pronounced “VIS-kohs”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce vioscós in Irish?
Vioscós is said like “VIS-kohs” (IPA /ˈvʲɪsˠkoːsˠ/).
Does vioscós have a plural?
No plural form is given for vioscós in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Is 'vioscós' the same as rayon?
Not exactly: vioscós is the material from which rayon, réón, is commonly made, though on clothing labels the terms are often used loosely.
