An agent for removing or destroying hair.
A substance that removes hair.
Chemical or other agent that removes hair.
An agent applied to the skin to remove hair.
Substance usually a caustic alkali preparation, used for the temporary removal of superfluous air by dissolving it at the skin surface level.
A depilatory is a cosmetic product that contains chemicals like barium sulphide. It is available as a cream and used for the purpose of removing hair from the skin. Depilatories are commonly applied for cosmetic reasons or to address hirsutism, which refers to excessive hairiness in women.