epilation

noun

ep·i·la·tion | \ ˌe-pə-ˈlā-shən

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: the loss or removal of hair

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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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The first known use of epilation was in 1878

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epilation

noun

ep·i·la·tion | \ ˌep-ə-ˈlā-shən

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: the loss or removal of hair

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