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Definition of xylonite

xylonite

/ˈzaɪləˌnaɪt/
xy · lo · nite
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• noun

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British An early type of thermoplastic similar to celluloid, made from nitrocellulose and camphor, historically manufactured to imitate ivory, bone, or horn for small personal objects.

Example

"The antique vanity set was distinguished by its intricate xylonite handles, which were a popular substitute for ivory in the late nineteenth century."

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• Rhymes for xylonite

• Nearby Words

xyloma
xylometer
xylonic
xylonite
xylophagan
xylophage
xylophilous

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1860s by inventor Daniel Spill from the Greek 'xylon' (wood) and the suffix '-ite', reflecting its origin as a nitrocellulose (wood fiber) derivative.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Xylonite. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/xylonite
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