ANSWER: Semi-Synthetic Fiber
Explanation:
- Rayon is a manufactured regenerated cellulose fiber.
- It is made from purified cellulose, primarily from wood pulp, which is chemically converted into a soluble compound.
- It is then dissolved and forced through a spinneret to produce filaments which are chemically solidified, resulting in synthetic fibers of nearly pure cellulose.
- Because rayon is manufactured from naturally occurring polymers, it is considered a semi-synthetic fiber.
- Specific types of rayon include viscose, modal and lyocell, each of which differs in manufacturing process and properties of the finished product.
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