Akademik

depilatory

1. SYN: epilatory (1). 2. An agent that causes the falling out of hair. SYN: epilatory (2).

- chemical d. a topically applied d. substance.

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de·pil·a·to·ry di-'pil-ə-.tōr-ē, -.tȯr- adj having the power to remove hair

depilatory n a cosmetic for the temporary removal of undesired hair

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n.

an agent applied to the skin to remove hair.

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de·pil·a·to·ry (də-pilґə-tor″e) [de- + pilus (def. 2)] 1. having the power to remove the hair. 2. an agent for removing or destroying the hair.

Medical dictionary. 2011.