Cuprammonia

/ˌkuːprəˈmoʊniə/ noun

Definition

A chemical compound formed by combining copper with ammonia; also called cuprammonium hydroxide, used in making rayon fiber.

Etymology

From Latin 'cuprum' (copper) plus ammonia. This is a modern chemistry term combining the element name with the chemical compound name.

Kelly Says

Cuprammonium is the magic ingredient that transformed cellulose into rayon—a 19th-century invention that let manufacturers make shiny, silk-like fabric from wood pulp, revolutionizing fashion affordability.

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