HyperDic: depilatory

English > 3 senses of the word depilatory:
ADJECTIVEalldepilatoryable to remove hair or render hairless
NOUNsubstancedepilatorya chemical (usually a sulfide) used to remove hair or wool or bristles from hides
artifactdepilatory, depilator, epilatora cosmetic for temporary removal of undesired hair
depilatory > pronunciation
Soundsdihpih'lahtao.riy
Rhymesaccusatory ... zealotry: 432 rhymes with riy...
English > depilatory: 3 senses > adjective 1
Meaningable to remove hair or render hairless.
BroaderhairlessHaving no hair or fur
Spanishdepilatorio
Catalandepilatori
Nounsdepilatorya cosmetic for temporary removal of undesired hair
depilatorya chemical (usually a sulfide) used to remove hair or wool or bristles from hides
Verbsdepilateremove body hair
English > depilatory: 3 senses > noun 1, substance
MeaningA chemical (usually a sulfide) used to remove hair or wool or bristles from hides.
Broadercompound, chemical compound(chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
Spanishdepilatorio
Catalandepilatori
Adjectivesdepilatoryable to remove hair or render hairless
English > depilatory: 3 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA cosmetic for temporary removal of undesired hair.
Synonymsdepilator, epilator
Narrowerepilating waxA mixture of resins and waxes to remove cosmetically undesirable hair
BroadercosmeticA toiletry designed to beautify the body
Spanishdepilatorio
Catalandepilatori
Adjectivesdepilatoryable to remove hair or render hairless

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