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spermicide


  • n  a contraceptive agent that kills spermatozoa

  • Inserted any time up to 16 hours before intercourse, the sponge releases its spermicide gradually, killing and absorbing sperm before they can reach the cervix.
  • Both contraceptives are used with spermicide.
  • Take the practice of women in ancient Egypt who resorted to using crocodile dung as a spermicide.

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