spermicide

[ spur-muh-sahyd ]
/ ˈspɜr məˌsaɪd /

noun

a sperm-killing agent, especially a commercial birth-control preparation, usually a cream or jelly.

Origin of spermicide

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

Words nearby spermicide

spermatozoid, spermatozoon, spermaturia, spermi-, spermic, spermicide, spermidine, spermiduct, spermine, spermiogenesis, spermo-

British Dictionary definitions for spermicide

spermicide
/ (ˈspɜːmɪˌsaɪd) /

noun

any drug or other agent that kills spermatozoa

Derived forms of spermicide

spermicidal, adjective

Medical definitions for spermicide

spermicide
[ spûr′mĭ-sīd′ ]

n.

An agent that kills spermatozoa, especially as a contraceptive. spermatocide

Other words from spermicide

sper′mi•cid′al (-sīd′l) adj.

Scientific definitions for spermicide

spermicide
[ spûr′mĭ-sīd′ ]

An agent that kills spermatozoa, especially one that is used as a contraceptive.