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- [sel-yuh-loid]
- /ˈsɛl yəˌlɔɪd/
- /ˈsel.jʊ.lɔɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sel-yuh-loid]
- /ˈsɛl yəˌlɔɪd/
Definitions of celluloid word
- uncountable noun celluloid You can use celluloid to refer to films and the cinema. 3
- noun celluloid a flammable thermoplastic material consisting of cellulose nitrate mixed with a plasticizer, usually camphor: used in sheets, rods, and tubes for making a wide range of articles 3
- noun celluloid a cellulose derivative used for coating film 3
- noun celluloid one of the transparent sheets on which the constituent drawings of an animated film are prepared 3
- noun celluloid a transparent sheet used as an overlay in artwork 3
- noun celluloid cinema film 3
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Parts of speech for Celluloid
noun
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
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celluloid popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
celluloid usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for celluloid
noun celluloid
- flick — a motion picture.
- picture — a visual representation of a person, object, or scene, as a painting, drawing, photograph, etc.: I carry a picture of my grandchild in my wallet.
- show — to cause or allow to be seen; exhibit; display.
- cinema — A cinema is a place where people go to watch films for entertainment.
- feature — a prominent or conspicuous part or characteristic: Tall buildings were a new feature on the skyline.
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