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Webster 1913 Edition


Celluloid

Cel′lu-loidˊ

(sĕl′ū̍-loid)
,
Noun.
[
Cellul
ose +
-oid
.]
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
.

Definition 2024


celluloïd

celluloïd

See also: celluloid

French

Noun

celluloïd m (plural celluloïds)

  1. celluloid