SINCE 1828
depilation
noun
dep·i·la·tion
| \ ˌde-pə-ˈlā-shən
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Definition of depilation
: the removal of hair, wool, or bristles by chemical or mechanical methods
Other Words from depilation
depilate
\ ˈde-pə-ˌlāt
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transitive verb
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transitive verb
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depilation
noun
dep·i·la·tion
| \ ˌdep-ə-ˈlā-shən
\
\
Medical Definition of depilation
: the removal of hair, wool, or bristles by chemical or mechanical methods
Other Words from depilation
depilate
\ ˈdep-ə-ˌlāt
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transitive verb
depilated;
depilating
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transitive verb
depilated;
depilating
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