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spermatocide

/spɜːrˈmæt.ə.saɪd/

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noun

/spɜːrˈmæt.ə.saɪd/C2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее противозачаточное вещество или средство, которое убивает сперматозоиды, тем самым предотвращая оплодотворение.

A noun referring to a contraceptive substance or agent that kills spermatozoa, thereby preventing fertilization.

  1. Contraceptive agentC1formalmedical

    A substance or product used to kill spermatozoa, thereby preventing fertilization and pregnancy.

    ruСперматоцид

    • Spermatocides are often found in contraceptive creams and foams.
    • The doctor recommended a spermatocide as a method of birth control.
    • Some spermatocides are used in combination with barrier methods for increased effectiveness.

    Synonymsspermicide

Forms
  • spermatocides plural form
  • spermatocides' possessive plural form
  • spermatocide's possessive singular form