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sper⋅mi⋅cide

  [spur-muh-sahyd]
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–noun
a sperm-killing agent, esp. a commercial birth-control preparation, usually a cream or jelly.
Origin:
1925–30; sperm 1 + -i- + -cide
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sper·mi·cide   (spûr'mĭ-sīd')   
n.  An agent that kills spermatozoa, especially one used as a contraceptive. Also called spermatocide.
sper'mi·cid'al (-sīd'l) adj.
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Main Entry: sper·mi·cide
Pronunciation: 'sp&r-m&-"sId
Function: noun
: a preparation or substance (as nonoxynol-9) used to kill spermcalled also spermatocide
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spermicide sper·mi·cide (spûr'mĭ-sīd')
n.
An agent that kills spermatozoa, especially as a contraceptive. Also called spermatocide.

sper'mi·cid'al (-sīd'l) adj.

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spermicide   (spûr'mĭ-sīd')  Pronunciation Key 
An agent that kills spermatozoa, especially one that is used as a contraceptive.
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