epilate
[ ep-uh-leyt ]
/ ˈɛp əˌleɪt /
verb (used with object), ep·i·lat·ed, ep·i·lat·ing.
to remove (hair) from by means of physical, chemical, or radiological agents; depilate.
Origin of epilate
OTHER WORDS FROM epilate
ep·i·la·tion, noun ep·i·la·tor, nounWords nearby epilate
epigraphic,
epigraphy,
epigynous,
epigynum,
epikeratophakia,
epilate,
epilation,
epilator,
epilatory,
epilemma,
epilepsy
Example sentences from the Web for epilation
British Dictionary definitions for epilation
epilate
/ (ˈɛpɪˌleɪt) /
verb
(tr) rare
to remove hair from
Derived forms of epilate
epilation, nounWord Origin for epilate
C19: from French
épiler (modelled on
dépiler
depilate) +
-ate
1
Medical definitions for epilation (1 of 2)
epilation
[ ĕp′ə-lā′shən ]
n.
The act or result of removing hair, as by mechanical or chemical means.
depilation
Medical definitions for epilation (2 of 2)
epilate
[ ĕp′ə-lāt′ ]
v.
To remove a hair from a part of the body by forcible extraction, electrolysis, or loosening at the root by chemical means.