Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
3,911,733,271 visitors served.
forum Join the Word of the Day Mailing List For webmasters
?
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

depilatory
(redirected from depilatories)

    Also found in: Dictionary/thesaurus, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia 0.01 sec.
depilatory /de·pil·a·to·ry/ (dĕ-pil´ah-tor″e)
1. having the power to remove hair.
2. an agent for removing or destroying hair.
de·pil·a·to·ry (d-pl-tôr)
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. Also called epilatory.
depilatory
[dipil′ətôrē]
1  adj, pertaining to a substance or procedure that removes hair.
2  n, a depilatory agent.
depilatory [de-pil´ah-tor″e]
1. removing or destroying hair.
2. an agent that does this. Called also epilatory.
depilatory
1. having the power to remove hair.
2. an agent that removes or destroys the hair.
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link 		Feedback
Add definition
Mentioned in?  References in periodicals archive?   Medical browser?   Full browser?
 
Do not use depilatories to avoid the risk of chemical burns on the sensitive skin in this area.
Only Five Hair Removal Tips You Can Use by alvina khan / General interest community
The survey, conducted through Zoomerang, found that an average woman will spend between $10,000 and $23,000 during her lifetime on hair removal by shaving, applying depilatories or waxing.
Razor or Laser? Women?s Choices Often Prove Costly by Ann Knapp / Women's issues/gender studies community
Depilatories A depilatory is a cream or liquid that removes hair from the skin''s surface.
Different Methods of Hair Removal by peterhutch / Health, general community
 
 
 
Medical Dictionary
?

Terms of Use | Privacy policy | Feedback | Advertise with Us | Copyright © 2012 Farlex, Inc.
Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.