epilate

[ ep-uh-leyt ]

/ ˈɛp əˌleɪt /

verb (used with object), ep·i·lat·ed, ep·i·lat·ing.

to remove (hair) from by means of physical, chemical, or radiological agents; depilate.

Nearby words

epigraphic, epigraphy, epigynous, epigynum, epikeratophakia, epilate, epilation, epilator, epilatory, epilemma, epilepsy

Origin of epilate

1885–90; < French épil(er) (< Latin ē- e-¹ + pil(us) hair + -er infinitive suffix) + -ate¹

Related forms

ep·i·la·tion, nounep·i·la·tor, noun

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Examples from the Web for epilation

A variety of epilation forceps with rounded legs is seen in Pl.
Surgical Instruments in Greek and Roman Times|John Stewart Milne
Other epilation forceps, which are however more likely to be toilet articles, have the jaws of extreme breadth, as in Pl.
Surgical Instruments in Greek and Roman Times|John Stewart Milne
Epilation is performed by some Continental surgeons, but is not practised in this country.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)|Various
A pocket ear-scoop and epilation forceps combined was found in Paris.
Surgical Instruments in Greek and Roman Times|John Stewart Milne

A forceps of the epilation type, but angled in its length, is figured by Vdrnes.
Surgical Instruments in Greek and Roman Times|John Stewart Milne

British Dictionary definitions for epilation

epilate

/ (ˈɛpɪˌleɪt) /

verb

(tr) rare to remove hair from

Derived Forms

epilation, noun

Word Origin for epilate

C19: from French épiler (modelled on dépiler depilate) + -ate 1

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Medicine definitions for epilation (1 of 2)

epilation

[ ĕp′ə-lā′shən ]

n.

The act or result of removing hair, as by mechanical or chemical means.depilation

Medicine definitions for epilation (2 of 2)

epilate

[ ĕp′ə-lāt′ ]

v.

To remove a hair from a part of the body by forcible extraction, electrolysis, or loosening at the root by chemical means.