Definition & Meaning of "depilatory"in English

Depilatory

NOUN

a substance applied to the skin in order to remove unwanted hair

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Inanimate

Composition

Compound

Countable

singular

not gender specific

Plural form

depilatories

What is a "depilatory"?

A depilatory is a product or treatment used to remove unwanted hair from the surface of the skin, typically through the use of chemical formulations that dissolve or weaken the hair shaft. It provides a temporary method of hair removal, leaving the skin smooth and hair-free for a certain period of time.

a chemical (usually a sulfide) used to remove hair or wool or bristles from hides