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depilatory
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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
1. having the power to remove hair.
2. an agent that removes or destroys the hair.


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