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spermicide

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sper·mi·cide  (spûrm-sd)
n.
An agent that kills spermatozoa, especially one used as a contraceptive. Also called spermatocide.
spermi·cidal (-sdl) adj.
spermicide [ˈspɜːmɪˌsaɪd]
n
(Medicine / Pharmacology) any drug or other agent that kills spermatozoa
spermicidal  adj
spermicide  (spûrm-sd)
An agent that kills spermatozoa, especially one that is used as a contraceptive.
spermicide
a substance or preparation used for killing sperm, used in contraception. — spermicidal, adj.
See also: Birth
a substance or preparation used for killing sperm, used in contraception. — spermicidal, adj.
See also: Killing
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.spermicide - a contraceptive agent that kills spermatozoa
spermatocide
birth control device, contraceptive, contraceptive device, prophylactic device, preventative, preventive - an agent or device intended to prevent conception
Translations
spermicide [ˈspɜːmɪsaɪd] N → espermicida m
spermicide [ˈspɜːrmɪsaɪd] n → spermicide m
sperm whale n → cachalot m
spermicide
n → Spermizid nt
spermicide [ˈspɜːmɪˌsaɪd] n → spermicida m
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