Definify.com

Webster 1913 Edition


Ivoride

I′vo-ride

,
Noun.
A composition resembling ivory in appearance and used as a substitute for it.

Definition 2024


ivoride

ivoride

English

Noun

ivoride (uncountable)

  1. (archaic) A celluloid compound used as a substitute for ivory.
    • 1872, Horace Greeley, The great industries of the United States
      The ivoride, to which we have referred, and which presents a scarcely distinguishable substitute for ivory, gives superior handles, which will not break or crack, nor absorb grease and stains.