spermaticide Now rare.
(spɜːˈmætɪsaɪd)
[f. spermato-: see -cide.]
= spermicide. Hence sperˈmaticidal a. = spermicidal a.
| 1923 M. C. Stopes Contraception v. 104 Of all the chemical substances used as spermaticides, undoubtedly quinine is in the most general use. 1931 Spermaticide, spermaticidal [see spermicide]. 1934 J. Ellison et al. Sex Ethics v. 93 The spermaticidal effect of these pessaries is not very high, and many failures have resulted. Ibid., The use of lactic acid jelly ointment, as a lubricant, will assist in ensuring that all parts of the vagina are covered with spermaticide. |