It's a more formal word than "shave" or "wax", and it's often used in a medical or cosmetic context.
Here are some examples:
* "The surgeon depilated the patient's chest before the operation."
* "Many people depilate their legs and underarms."
The word "depilation" refers to the process of removing hair.
It's important to note that depilation does not remove the hair follicle, only the hair shaft. This means that the hair will grow back, although it might be finer and softer than before.