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Depilatory
01
a substance applied to the skin in order to remove unwanted hair
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
plural form
depilatories
What is a "depilatory"?
A depilatory is a product or treatment used to remove unwanted hair from the surface of the skin, typically through the use of chemical formulations that dissolve or weaken the hair shaft. It provides a temporary method of hair removal, leaving the skin smooth and hair-free for a certain period of time.
02
a chemical (usually a sulfide) used to remove hair or wool or bristles from hides
depilatory
01
used for the removal of undesired body hair
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
relational
ungradable
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