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depilatory vs epilating wax

epilating wax vs depilatory

depilatory and epilating wax both are nouns.

depilatory is an adjective but epilating wax is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
depilatory Yes Yes No No
epilating wax Yes No No No
As nouns, epilating wax is a hyponym of depilatory; that is, epilating wax is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than depilatory:
  • depilatory: a cosmetic for temporary removal of undesired hair
  • epilating wax: a mixture of resins and waxes to remove cosmetically undesirable hair; mixture is applied hot to the surface and after cooling is pulled away taking the hairs with it
depilatory (noun) epilating wax (noun)
a cosmetic for temporary removal of undesired hair a mixture of resins and waxes to remove cosmetically undesirable hair; mixture is applied hot to the surface and after cooling is pulled away taking the hairs with it
a chemical (usually a sulfide) used to remove hair or wool or bristles from hides
depilatory (adjective) epilating wax (adjective)
able to remove hair or render hairless
Difference between depilatory and epilating wax

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