depilation
noun
dep·i·la·tion ˌde-pə-ˈlā-shən 
: the removal of hair, wool, or bristles by chemical or mechanical methods
depilate
ˈde-pə-ˌlāt
transitive verb 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Although they were sparsely vegetated, there was an order to the depilation. 
New York Times, 2 Dec. 2020
New York Times, 2 Dec. 2020 Word History
Etymology
Middle French or Medieval Latin; Middle French, from Medieval Latin depilation-, depilatio, from Latin depilare, from de- + pilus hair — more at pile
First Known Use
1547, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
depilation
noun
dep·i·la·tion ˌdep-ə-ˈlā-shən
: the removal of hair, wool, or bristles by chemical or mechanical methods