# celluloid vs cellulose

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### celluloid
*noun · IPA /ˈsɛljəˌlɔɪd/ · frequency rank #44,112*
Any of a variety of thermoplastics created from nitrocellulose and camphor, once used as photographic film.

### cellulose
*noun · IPA /ˈsɛljʊləʊz/ · frequency rank #26,365*
A complex carbohydrate that forms the main constituent of the cell wall in most plants and is important in the manufacture of numerous products, such as paper, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and explosives.

## Source
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