Question

why is rayon called artificial silk

Answer 1

fibre obtained by chemically treating woodpulp is called rayon or artificial silk. rayon cannot be called a natural fibre as it is man-made.
since it is prepared artificially & posses properties similar to that of silk , it iscalled as artificial silk. .

Answer 2

Answer:

because it is man made and contain chemical substances that is why rayon is called artificial silk.

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