Synonym: epilatory. ... 2. An agent that causes the falling out of hair. ... Synonym: epilatory. ... Chemical depilatory, a topically applied depilatory substance. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
De·pil'a·to·ry adjective [ Confer French dépilatoire .] Having the quality or power of removing hair. -- noun An application used to take off hair. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/D/39
A depilatory is a substance which has the power to remove hair other than by cutting it. The term is generally applied to cosmetic hair removers. Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/GD.HTM
[adj] - able to remove hair or render hairless 2. [n] - a chemical (usually a sulfide) used to remove hair or wool or bristles from hides 3. [n] - a cosmetic for temporary removal of undesired hair Found on http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definition.php?query=depilatory