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depilatory

de·pi·la·tory

UK/dɪˈpɪlətəɹi/ US/dəˈpɪləˌtɔɹi/ uncommon
noun (2) adjective (1)

noun

1.

a chemical (usually a sulfide) used to remove hair or wool or bristles from hides

2.

adjective

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Origin

From French dépilatoire.

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