Meaning of the word celluloid in English

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celluloid

US /ˈsel.jə.lɔɪd/
UK /ˈsel.jə.lɔɪd/
"celluloid" picture

Noun

1.

a transparent flammable plastic made in sheets from camphor and nitrocellulose, formerly used for cinematographic film.

Example:
Early films were made on celluloid.
The old toy was made of celluloid.
2.

cinematographic film.

Example:
The director preferred shooting on actual celluloid rather than digital.
The classic movie was preserved on celluloid.