化学繊維(かがくせんい)

かがくせんい
noun
synthetic fiber; chemical fiber
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1. synthetic fiber; chemical fiber; man-made fiber
Fiber produced through chemical processes rather than occurring naturally. Includes both fully synthetic fibers like polyester and nylon, and semi-synthetic fibers like rayon.
このシャツは化学繊維(かがくせんい)でできている。
This shirt is made of synthetic fiber.
化学繊維(かがくせんい)は乾(かわ)きやすいのが特徴(とくちょう)だ。
A characteristic of synthetic fibers is that they dry quickly.
天然繊維(てんねんせんい)と化学繊維(かがくせんい)を混(ま)ぜた素材(そざい)が多(おお)く使(つか)われている。
Materials that blend natural and synthetic fibers are widely used.

A compound of 化学(かがく) ('chemistry') and 繊維(せんい) ('fiber'). Often abbreviated to 化繊(かせん) in everyday speech. Covers a broad category including polyester (ポリエステル), nylon (ナイロン), acrylic (アクリル), and rayon (レーヨン). Commonly encountered when shopping for clothing or discussing textiles.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 化繊(かせん): synthetic fiber — the common abbreviation
  • 天然繊維(てんねんせんい): natural fiber — the opposite: cotton, wool, silk, etc.
  • 合成繊維(ごうせいせんい): synthetic fiber — a near-synonym that specifically refers to fully artificial fibers (excluding semi-synthetics like rayon)

Related Words

Compare: 合成繊維(ごうせいせんい) (synthetic fiber)
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