Definition Synonyms
Definition of celluloid - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
filmDated transparent sheet for animation drawingsDated
- Animators used celluloid to create classic cartoons.
2.
entertainmentDated the film industry or cinemaDated
- He has a passion for celluloid and storytelling.
3.
materialDated flammable material made from cellulose nitrateDated
- Celluloid was replaced due to its flammability.
Adjective
1.
materialDated made of a type of plastic used historically in films and photographyDated
- The celluloid film was highly flammable and needed careful handling..
2.
moviesRare artificial or exaggerated like in a movieRare
- Her celluloid smile seemed insincere.
Images of celluloid
transparent sheet for animation drawings
Expressions with celluloid
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iconic figures in cinema history
The exhibit featured celluloid heroes from the golden age of film.
depicted or captured in a film or movie
The epic battle was immortalized on celluloid.
Origin of celluloid
French, cellule (cell) + -oid (resembling)
Examples of celluloid in a sentence
Collectors value celluloid for its historical significance in film. The director's latest work is a tribute to celluloid. She dreams of making it big in the world of celluloid. The museum displayed old celluloid films. Celluloid was used in early photography. The celluloid reel was stored in a metal canister.
Old celluloid photographs are now rare collectibles. His celluloid gestures were over the top. The celluloid dialogue made the scene unrealistic.
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- French:celluloïd, plastique, ...
- German:Celluloid, zelluloid, ...
- Italian:celluloide, di celluloide, ...
- Spanish:celuloide, de celuloide, ...
- Portuguese:celulóide, de celuloide, ...
- Chinese:赛璐珞, 由赛璐珞制成的, ...
- Japanese:セルロイド, セルロイド製, ...
- Arabic:سِيلُولُويد, سيلولويدي, ...
- Hebrew:צֶלוּלוֹאִיד, סִרְטִי, ...
- Russian:целлулоид, из целлулоида, ...
- Ukrainian:целюлоїд, целюлоїдний, ...
- Hindi:सेलुलॉइड, सेलुलाइड निर्मित, ...
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