Depilatory (Noun)
Meaning 1
A cosmetic for temporary removal of undesired hair.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
A chemical (usually a sulfide) used to remove hair or wool or bristles from hides.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The tanner applied a depilatory to the hides to remove the wool and prepare them for processing.
- Workers in the factory wore gloves to protect their skin from the harsh chemicals, including the depilatory used to strip the bristles from pig hides.
- A mixture of lime and sulfide was used as a depilatory to remove the hair from the animal hides.
- Removing the depilatory from the hides was a difficult task, requiring multiple washes and rinses.
- To facilitate the tanning process, the manufacturer applied a depilatory to the cowhides to prevent interference from hair or wool.