Definition of Celluloid

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Celluloid

A substance composed essentially of gun cotton and camphor, and when pure resembling ivory in texture and color, but variously colored to imitate coral, tortoise shell, amber, malachite, etc. It is used in the manufacture of jewelry and many small articles, as combs, brushes, collars, and cuffs; -- originally called xylonite.

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Celluloid Quotations

Ecstasy is not really part of the scene we can do on celluloid.
Orson Welles

This award is meaningful because it comes from my fellow dealers in celluloid.
Alfred Hitchcock

Acting is fantastic, but to be able to create a whole world on celluloid is amazing. It's like taking your dreams straight from your head and projecting them onto a screen.
Amber Benson

Celluloid will be the next decade's black and white.
Danny Boyle

Celluloid Translations

celluloid in German is Zelluloid
celluloid in Spanish is celuloide

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