Meaning of the word depilatory in English

What does depilatory mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

depilatory

US /dɪˈpɪl.ə.tɔːr.i/
UK /dɪˈpɪl.ə.tər.i/
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Noun

a chemical preparation used to remove unwanted hair from the body

Example:
She used a depilatory cream to remove hair from her legs.
The salon offers various depilatory treatments.

Adjective

used for removing unwanted hair

Example:
She bought a new depilatory device.
The salon offers a range of depilatory services.