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CELLULOID

(noun, adj.sat)
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There are 3 meanings of the word Celluloid.

Celluloid - as a noun

Highly flammable substance made from cellulose nitrate and camphor; used in e.g. motion-picture and x-ray film; its use has decreased with the development of nonflammable thermoplastics

A medium that disseminates moving pictures

Example: "Theater pieces transferred to celluloid"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cinemafilm
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
medium
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Celluloid - as an adjective satellite

Artificial as if portrayed in a film

Example: "A novel with flat celluloid characters"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
synthetic

Example Sentences

"The movie projector screen was made of celluloid."
"She collected vintage celluloid dolls."
"The exhibition featured a display of celluloid artifacts."
"Many old Hollywood films were preserved on celluloid."
"The celluloid strip jammed in the projector."
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Word Game Points

Is CELLULOID a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, celluloid is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CELLULOID has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is CELLULOID a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, celluloid is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CELLULOID has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is CELLULOID a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, celluloid is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CELLULOID has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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