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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 [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.


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Depilatories- A depilatory is a cream or li Hair removal is a method of removing hair, especially from the human body.
Depilatory Products As early as the nineties, depilatory products have been in use to remove hairs from various regions of the body.
But make sure you get a quality depilatory cream or ointment; some ingredients may cause irritation to the skin.
 
 
 
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