epilation

ep·i·la·tion | \ ˌe-pə-ˈlā-shən

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Definition of epilation

: the loss or removal of hair

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Recent Examples on the Web 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, "The Most Common Body Hair Removal Myths," 3 Apr. 2018

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“Epilation.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/epilation. Accessed 15 December 2019.

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