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depilation

/ˌdep.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

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noun

/ˌdep.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее состояние отсутствия волос или процесс удаления волос, например, с кожи или шкуры животного.

A noun referring to the state of being without hair or the process of removing hair, such as from skin or animal hide.

uncountable

  1. Condition of being hairlessC1formal

    The state or condition of having no hair on the body.

    ruОтсутствие волос

    • The patient's depilation was a side effect of the medication.
    • Certain breeds of dogs exhibit natural depilation.
    • Depilation can occur due to genetic factors.

    Synonymsalopeciabaldnesshairlessness

    Antonymshairiness

  2. Hair removal processB2formal

    The act or process of removing hair from the skin, often for cosmetic or practical reasons.

    ruДепиляция

    • Laser depilation is a popular method for long-term hair removal.
    • She underwent depilation before the beach vacation.
    • Depilation of animal hides is a step in leather production.

    Synonymsepilation

Forms
  • depilations plural form
  • depilations' possessive plural form
  • depilation's possessive singular form