Spermicide
noun
1.
a sperm-killing agent, especially a commercial birth-control preparation, usually a cream or jelly.
noun
1.
any drug or other agent that kills spermatozoa
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.
spermicide
(spûr’mĭ-sīd’)
An agent that kills spermatozoa, especially one that is used as a contraceptive.
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