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re·lax·er

(rĭ-lăk′sər)

One that relaxes, as a chemical solution used on tightly curled hair to soften or loosen the curls.

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relaxer

(rɪˈlæksə)

a person or thing that relaxes, esp a substance used to straighten curly hair

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relaxer - any agent that produces relaxation; "music is a good relaxer"

agent - an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect; "their research uncovered new disease agents"

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