celluloid

🇺🇸 /ˈseljulɔɪd/ 🇬🇧 /ˈseljulɔɪd/
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noun
R

A type of plastic that was used to make old movies.

Old movies were shot on celluloid, which has a unique, warm quality to it.

R

A term used to talk about movies in general.

The history of celluloid is fascinating, showing how the film industry has evolved over time.

translation

n. A type of plastic that was used to make old movies.; A term used to talk about movies in general.

Word Forms

Plural celluloids