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EPILATION

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ep⋅i⋅late

[ep-uh-leyt]
–verb (used with object), -lat⋅ed, -lat⋅ing.
to remove (hair) from by means of physical, chemical, or radiological agents; depilate.

Origin:
1885–90; < F épil(er) (< L ē- e- + pil(us) hair + -er inf. suffix) + -ate 1


ep⋅i⋅la⋅tion, noun
ep⋅i⋅la⋅tor, noun
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Main Entry: ep·i·la·tion
Pronunciation: "ep-&-'lA-sh&n
Function: noun
: the loss or removal of hair
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epilate ep·i·late (ěp'ə-lāt')
v. ep·i·lat·ed, ep·i·lat·ing, ep·i·lates
To remove a hair from a part of the body by forcible extraction, electrolysis, or loosening at the root by chemical means.

epilation ep·i·la·tion (ěp'ə-lā'shən)
n.
The act or result of removing hair, as by mechanical or chemical means. Also called depilation.

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