There are a number of synonyms for the term "hair removal." Some of the most commonly used include depilation, epilation, deforestation, de-fuzzing, depilatory, and hair elimination. Depilation refers to the removal of hair from the surface of the skin, while epilation involves the removal of hair from the root. Deforestation is a term used to describe the removal of hair from a particular area of the body, while de-fuzzing refers to the removal of small, fine hairs. Depilatory products are those that are designed to remove hair, while hair elimination may refer to permanent hair removal methods such as laser or electrolysis.