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Definition celluloid in American English

celluloid noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈseljəˌlɔɪd/
1

a thin clear plastic material used in the past for making film for cameras

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1.1

celluloid used for making movies

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1.2

used for referring to movies in general

Example

the latest celluloid star to brave the stage

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Definition celluloid in American English