1. Able to remove hair or render hairless

1. A chemical (usually a sulphide) used to remove hair or wool or bristles from hides 
2. A cosmetic for temporary removal of undesired hair
   - depilator, epilator

Derived forms: depilatories

See also: depilate, hairless

Type of: chemical compound, compound, cosmetic

Encyclopedia: Depilatory

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