Meaning of the word celluloid in English
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celluloid
US /ˈsel.jə.lɔɪd/
UK /ˈsel.jə.lɔɪd/
Noun
1.
a transparent flammable plastic made in sheets from camphor and nitrocellulose, formerly used for cinematographic film.
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Early films were made on celluloid.
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The old toy was made of celluloid.
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2.
cinematographic film.
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The director preferred shooting on actual celluloid rather than digital.
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The classic movie was preserved on celluloid.
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