epilation

/ˈɛpəˌleɪʃən/
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Definitions of epilation
  1. noun
    loss of hair; the result of removing hair
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    types:
    psilosis
    falling out of hair
    type of:
    loss
    gradual decline in amount or activity
  2. noun
    the act of removing hair (as from an animal skin)
    synonyms: depilation
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    types:
    shave, shaving
    the act of removing hair with a razor
    electrolysis
    removing superfluous or unwanted hair by passing an electric current through the hair root
    tonsure
    shaving the crown of the head by priests or members of a monastic order
    type of:
    cleaning, cleansing, cleanup
    the act of making something clean
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