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Definition of depilator

depilator

/dɪˈpɪleɪtə/
de · pi · la · tor
Plural:depilators
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Adjective:depilatory
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depilator Lexical Profile

depilator Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An instrument, chemical substance, or person that removes hair, wool, or bristles from skin or animal hides.

Example

"In the tannery, workers used a specialized mechanical depilator to strip the coarse bristles from the hides before curing."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

In cosmetic contexts, 'depilator' is sometimes distinguished from an 'epilator': a depilator removes hair only at or just below the surface of the skin, whereas an epilator plucks the entire hair from the root.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'depilate' (from Latin 'depilatus', past participle of 'depilare', meaning 'to pluck out hair', from 'de-' + 'pilus' meaning 'hair') combined with the agent suffix '-or'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Depilator. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/depilator
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