depilatory Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a chemical (usually a sulfide) used to remove hair or wool or bristles from hides
  2. noun a cosmetic for temporary removal of undesired hair
    depilator; epilator.
  3. adjective satellite able to remove hair or render hairless

WordNet

De*pil"a*to*ry adjective
Etymology
Cf. F. dépilatoire.
Definitions
  1. Having the quality or power of removing hair. -- n. An application used to take off hair.

Webster 1913