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spermicide
[ spur-muh-sahyd ]
noun
- a sperm-killing agent, especially a commercial birth-control preparation, usually a cream or jelly.
spermicide
/ ˈspɜːmɪˌsaɪd /
noun
- any drug or other agent that kills spermatozoa
spermicide
/ spûr′mĭ-sīd′ /
- An agent that kills spermatozoa, especially one that is used as a contraceptive.
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Derived Forms
- ˌspermiˈcidal, adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of spermicide1
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Example Sentences
This includes sex more than three times a week, having multiple partners, using spermicides and diaphragms, or skin allergens like bubble bath, oils, deodorants, or sprays.
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