spermicide
/ˈspɜːmɪsaɪd/noun
उच्चारण स्पर्मिसाइड
शुक्राणुनाशक, शुक्राणुओं को मारने वाला रसायन
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noun
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[C/U] technical
a chemical substance, usually in the form of a cream, gel or foam, that kills sperm and is used as a method of contraception
शुक्राणुनाशक, शुक्राणुओं को मारने वाला रसायन
- The doctor explained that a spermicide is often used together with a barrier method of contraception.
- The pharmacist described how spermicide gel works.
- The family planning booklet listed spermicide among the available contraceptive methods.
◇Word family
spermicidal adjective
AaSpelling
sper·mi·cide
⌂Word origin and word building
From sperm and the ending -cide, meaning killer.
यह sperm और प्रत्यय -cide (मारने वाला) से बना है।