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spermicide
noun sper·mi·cide \ˈspər-mə-ˌsīd\
: a substance that is used to kill sperm in order to prevent pregnancy
Full Definition of SPERMICIDE
: a preparation or substance (as nonoxynol-9) used to kill sperm
— sper·mi·cid·al \ˌspər-mə-ˈsī-dəl\ adjective
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First Known Use of SPERMICIDE
1929
Rhymes with SPERMICIDE
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spermicide
noun sper·mi·cide \ˈspər-mə-ˌsīd\
Medical Definition of SPERMICIDE
: a preparation or substance (as nonoxynol-9) used to kill sperm—called also spermatocide
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