spermicide
noun
sper·mi·cide
ˈspər-mə-ˌsīd 
: a preparation or substance (such as nonoxynol-9) used to kill sperm
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The Biden administration’s proposal would cover all over-the-counter contraception products, including condoms, spermicide, and emergency contraception.
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Emma Specter, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
Also, spermicide can get messy, and the diaphragm needs to be cleaned and stored correctly.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 27 July 2024
It's often used in tandem with spermicide—a topical contraceptive that kills sperm.1
Diaphragms appeal to many people for their convenience and lack of hormones.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 27 July 2024
Barrier methods include a diaphragm, condoms, and spermicides.
—Sarah Klein, Health, 28 May 2024
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Emma Specter, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
Also, spermicide can get messy, and the diaphragm needs to be cleaned and stored correctly.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 27 July 2024
It's often used in tandem with spermicide—a topical contraceptive that kills sperm.1
Diaphragms appeal to many people for their convenience and lack of hormones.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 27 July 2024
Barrier methods include a diaphragm, condoms, and spermicides.
—Sarah Klein, Health, 28 May 2024
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“Spermicide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spermicide. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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spermicide
noun
sper·mi·cide
ˈspər-mə-ˌsid
: a preparation or substance (as in a contraceptive) used to kill sperm
Medical Definition
spermicide
noun
sper·mi·cide
ˈspər-mə-ˌsīd
: a preparation or substance (as nonoxynol-9) used to kill sperm
called also spermatocide
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