spermicide

sper·mi·cide

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Definitions of spermicide word

noun spermicide a sperm-killing agent, especially a commercial birth-control preparation, usually a cream or jelly. 1
noun spermicide substance that destroys sperm 1
variable noun spermicide Spermicide is a substance that kills sperm. 0
noun spermicide any drug or other agent that kills spermatozoa 0
noun spermicide an agent that kills spermatozoa 0
noun spermicide A spermicide is any drug or other agent that kills sperm. 0

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

First recorded in 1925-30; sperm1 + -i- + -cide

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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