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Meaning of epilation | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/ɛpɪˈleɪʃən/

Definitions

  1. The removal of hair from the skin in such a way that removes or destroys the root.
    countable, uncountable
  2. The removal of hair from the skin via the use of an epilator.
    countable, uncountable

Examples

“These [boys being groomed as prostitutes] are sold by their parents (sometimes stolen from them), about the age of 4, and educated, while they are also subjected to a special physical training, which includes massage of the gluteal regions to favor development, dilatation of the anus, and epilation (which is not, however, practised by Chinese women).”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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