English word celloidin comes from English cellulose, English flagellar (Of or pertaining to a flagellum.), English -oid
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| cellulose | English (eng) | (organic compound) A polysaccharide containing many glucose units in parallel chains.. 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. Consisting of, or containing, cells. |
| flagellar | English (eng) | Of or pertaining to a flagellum. |
| -oid | English (eng) | Of similar form to, but not the same as. Having the likeness of. Forms adjectives and nouns. |
| celloidin | English (eng) | (biology) A semisolid solution of pyroxylin in ether and alcohol. Used to embed specimens for microscopy before they are sectioned and placed on slides.. A specimen embedded in celloidin. |