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rayon

ray.on \'ra--.a:n\ n [irreg. fr. 2ray] 1: any of a group of smooth textile 
   fibers made in filament and staple form  from regenerated cellulose or 
   other cellulosic material by extrusion through minute holes 2: a rayon 
   yarn, thread, or fabric