celluloid
noun
cel·lu·loid
ˈsel-yə-ˌlȯid 
1
: a tough flammable thermoplastic composed essentially of cellulose nitrate and camphor
2
: a motion-picture film
a work … making its third appearance on celluloid—
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celluloid
adjective
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The light was believed to be the cure for tuberculosis, a miraculous ingredient to ensure healthful longevity, and later, what turned celluloid reels into movie magic.
—Sam Bloch
august 8, Literary Hub, 8 Aug. 2025
The moment the celluloid begins to reel, an inner tiger is unleashed.
—Rance Collins, IndieWire, 4 Aug. 2025
The documentary unveils a huge archive of surviving celluloid films from Africa’s liberation era in the 20th century, which were long thought to be destroyed but had been quietly safeguarded by Hesse for more than 60 years.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2025
Slates, celluloid scratches, light flares between reels and a soundscape produced specifically for the occasion will add to the experience.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 July 2025
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Sam Bloch
august 8, Literary Hub, 8 Aug. 2025
The moment the celluloid begins to reel, an inner tiger is unleashed.
—Rance Collins, IndieWire, 4 Aug. 2025
The documentary unveils a huge archive of surviving celluloid films from Africa’s liberation era in the 20th century, which were long thought to be destroyed but had been quietly safeguarded by Hesse for more than 60 years.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2025
Slates, celluloid scratches, light flares between reels and a soundscape produced specifically for the occasion will add to the experience.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 July 2025
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“Celluloid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/celluloid. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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celluloid
noun
cel·lu·loid
ˈsel-(y)ə-ˌlȯid
1
: a tough flammable plastic
2
: a motion-picture film
watch a western on celluloid
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