spermicide
noun
sper·mi·cide
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Definition of spermicide
: a preparation or substance (such as nonoxynol-9) used to kill sperm
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Other Words from spermicide
spermicidal
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of spermicide in a Sentence
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Cons: Not for those allergic to silicone or spermicide; can be tricky to insert; may lead to more urinary infections. — The Editors, Marie Claire, "Every Contraception Method Out There," 14 June 2019 Most brands of condoms do contain spermicide — just check the label on the box to be sure. — Hannah Orenstein, Seventeen, "What's the Best Form of Birth Control for You?," 31 Oct. 2017 Lemon juice and other acidic substances were tried long before modern spermicides landed in condoms. — National Geographic, "Lemons, Sponges, and Other Old Forms of Birth Control," 19 Feb. 2016 Most brands of condoms do contain spermicide — just check the label on the box to be sure. — Hannah Orenstein, Seventeen, "What's the Best Form of Birth Control for You?," 23 Mar. 2016 Yeasty While there's normally a small amount of yeast present inside your vagina, yeast infections occur when there's an overgrowth due to lubrications, spermicides, antibiotic use, or even pregnancy, according to ACOG. — Elizabeth Narins, Cosmopolitan, "6 Vaginal Odors Every Woman Needs to Know About," 23 June 2017 Lemon juice and other acidic substances were tried long before modern spermicides landed in condoms. — National Geographic, "Lemons, Sponges, and Other Old Forms of Birth Control," 19 Feb. 2016 Yeasty While there's normally a small amount of yeast present inside your vagina, yeast infections occur when there's an overgrowth due to lubrications, spermicides, antibiotic use, or even pregnancy, according to ACOG. — Elizabeth Narins, Cosmopolitan, "6 Vaginal Odors Every Woman Needs to Know About," 23 June 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'spermicide.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for spermicide
spermicide
noun
English Language Learners Definition of spermicide
: a substance that is used to kill sperm in order to prevent pregnancy
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spermicide
noun
sper·mi·cide
| \ ˈspər-mə-ˌsīd
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Medical Definition of spermicide
: a preparation or substance (as nonoxynol-9) used to kill sperm
— called also spermatocide