de·pil·a·to·ry (d -pl  -tôr  , -t r)adj. Having the capability to remove hair. n. pl. de·pil·a·to·ries A preparation in the form of a liquid or cream that is used to remove unwanted hair from the body. |
depilatory [dɪˈpɪlətərɪ -trɪ]
adj
able or serving to remove hair
n pl -ries
(Chemistry) a chemical that is used to remove hair from the body
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | depilatory - a chemical (usually a sulfide) used to remove hair or wool or bristles from hides chemical compound, compound - (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight |
| 2. |  depilatory - a cosmetic for temporary removal of undesired haircosmetic - a toiletry designed to beautify the body epilating wax - a mixture of resins and waxes to remove cosmetically undesirable hair; mixture is applied hot to the surface and after cooling is pulled away taking the hairs with it | |
| Adj. | 1. | depilatory - able to remove hair or render hairless hairless - having no hair or fur; "a Mexican Hairless is about the size of a fox terrier and hairless except for a tufts on the head and tail" |
Translations
depilatory [dɪˈpɪlətərɪ]
A. ADJ → depilatorio
B. N (also depilatory cream) → depilatorio m, crema f depilatoria
depilatory
n → Enthaarungsmittel nt
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