dep·i·la·tion
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Definition of depilation
: the removal of hair, wool, or bristles by chemical or mechanical methods
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depilate
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ˈde-pə-ˌlāt
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transitive verb
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transitive verb
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“Depilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/depilation. Accessed 27 Jun. 2022.
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depilation
noun
dep·i·la·tion
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Medical Definition of depilation
: the removal of hair, wool, or bristles by chemical or mechanical methods
Other Words from depilation
depilate
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ˈdep-ə-ˌlāt
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transitive verb
depilated; depilating
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transitive verb
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The first known use of depilation was in 1547
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