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Adjective: depilatory  di'pi-lu,to-ree [N. Amer], di'pi-lu-t(u-)ree [Brit]
  1. Able to remove hair or render hairless
Noun: depilatory  di'pi-lu,to-ree [N. Amer], di'pi-lu-t(u-)ree [Brit]
  1. A chemical (usually a sulphide) used to remove hair, wool or bristles from hides
     
  2. A cosmetic for temporary removal of undesired hair
    - depilator, epilator

Derived forms: depilatories

See also: hairless

Type of: chemical compound, compound, cosmetic

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