Word
Celluloid
How many syllables?
3 Syllables
How it's divided?
cel-lu-loid
Definition
- n. - A substance composed essentially of gun cotton and
camphor, and when pure resembling ivory in texture and color, but
variously colored to imitate coral, tortoise shell, amber, malachite,
etc. It is used in the manufacture of jewelry and many small articles,
as combs, brushes, collars, and cuffs; -- originally called xylonite.
- adjective - Artificial as if portrayed in a film
- noun - A medium that disseminates moving pictures
- noun - Highly flammable substance made from cellulose nitrate and camphor; used in e.g. motion-picture and X-ray film; its use has decreased with the development of nonflammable thermoplastics
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