depilatory
[ dih-pil-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]
/ dɪˈpɪl əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /
adjective
capable of removing hair.
noun, plural de·pil·a·to·ries.
a depilatory agent.
such an agent in a mild liquid or cream form for temporarily removing unwanted hair from the body.
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British Dictionary definitions for depilatory
depilatory
/ (dɪˈpɪlətərɪ, -trɪ) /
adjective
able or serving to remove hair
noun plural -ries
a chemical that is used to remove hair from the body
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Medical definitions for depilatory
depilatory
[ dĭ-pĭl′ə-tôr′ē ]
adj.
Having the capability to remove hair.
n.
A preparation in the form of a liquid or cream that is used to remove unwanted hair from the body.epilatory
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