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spermicide

/ˈspɝmɪˌsaɪd/ /ˈspɜːmɪˌsaɪd/

Meanings
noun
A substance used for killing sperm.

Examples :

"She chose to use spermicide as a form of birth control. "
medicine substance sex chemistry

Related Words

Illustration birth

birth noun

/bɜːθ/ /bɝθ/

The process of childbearing; the beginning of life.

"The birth of her first child was a joyful event for the whole family. "

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killing verb

/ˈkɪl.ɪŋ/

To put to death; to extinguish the life of.

"Smoking kills more people each year than alcohol and drugs combined."

Illustration she

she noun

/ʃiː/ /ʃi/

A female.

"Pat is definitely a she."

Illustration sperm

sperm noun

/spɜːm/ /spɜːɹm/

The reproductive cell or gamete of the male; a spermatozoon.

"The doctor examined the sperm sample to check for fertility issues. "

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substance noun

/ˈsʌbstəns/

Physical matter; material.

"The scientist carefully examined the substance to determine its chemical composition. "

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to adverb

/tʉː/ /tuː/ /tu/

Toward a closed, touching or engaging position.

"Please push the door to."

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for conjunction

/fɔːr/

Because of; as a result of.

"I went home, for I was tired."

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chose verb

/tʃəʊz/ /tʃoʊz/

To pick; to make the choice of; to select.

"I chose a nice ripe apple from the fruit bowl."

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use noun

/juːz/ /juːs/

The act of using.

"The use of torture has been condemned by the United Nations."

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control noun

/kənˈtɹəʊl/ /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊl/

Influence or authority over something.

"The government has complete control over the situation."

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used verb

/juːzd/

To utilize or employ.

"The student used a calculator to solve the math problem. "

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form noun

/fɔːm/ /fɔɹm/

(heading, physical) To do with shape.

"The form of the new school building is modern and striking. "