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depilatories
1
a substance applied to the skin in order to remove unwanted hair
A depilatory is a product or treatment used to remove unwanted hair from the surface of the skin, typically through the use of chemical formulations that dissolve or weaken the hair shaft. It provides a temporary method of hair removal, leaving the skin smooth and hair-free for a certain period of time.
2
a chemical (usually a sulfide) used to remove hair or wool or bristles from hides