spermicide

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(spʉr′mə sīd′)

noun

an agent that kills spermatozoa

Origin: sperm + -i- + -cide

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See spermicide in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
An agent that kills spermatozoa, especially one used as a contraceptive. Also called spermatocide.

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  • sperˌmi·cidˈal (-sīdˈl) adjective

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