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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
Medical Dictionary

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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