epilation

noun

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ep·i·la·tion | \ ˌe-pə-ˈlā-shən

Definition of epilation

: the loss or removal of hair

Examples of epilation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Yes Unlike tweezers, which pull out individual strands, epilation devices pluck out multiple hairs at once — great for snagging errant hairs between waxes. — Nicole Saporita, Good Housekeeping, 13 Apr. 2021 For those unfamiliar with the process, epilation conveniently removes hair with a device that lifts strands beneath the skin straight from the root. — Isis Briones, Teen Vogue, 3 Apr. 2018

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