SPERMICIDES Spermicides are substances that kill sperm, used as a form of contraception. Root meanings for derived forms: - plural: spermicide: substances that kill sperm - -ing: spermiciding: the act of using a substance that kills sperm - -ed: spermicided: having been treated with a substance that kills sperm - -er: spermicider: someone who uses a substance that kills sperm - -est: spermicidest: the most effective substance
The word SPERMICIDES can be used in various contexts in written and spoken English. As a valid Scrabble word, it represents a legitimate part of the English lexicon, even if it may not be commonly used in everyday conversation.
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Word: SPERMICIDES
Length: 11 letters
Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS
Status: Official Scrabble word
The word SPERMICIDES can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.