depilatory
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- n a chemical (usually a sulfide) used to remove hair or wool or bristles from hides
- n a cosmetic for temporary removal of undesired hair
- s able to remove hair or render hairless
- At Moscow's All-Russian Wool Institute, a "depilatory'' was developed which, when mixed with a sheep's food, loosens the wool, saves the expense of shearing, increases the yield .
- Traces were also found of a depilatory.
- Gradually the words got harderdepilatory .