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celluloid

Syllabification: (cel·lu·loid)
Pronunciation: /ˈselyəˌloid/

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Definition of celluloid

noun

  • a transparent flammable plastic made in sheets from camphor and nitrocellulose, formerly used for cinematographic film.
  • motion pictures as a genre:having made the leap from theater to celluloid, she can now make more money

Origin:

mid 19th century: from cellulose + -oid

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