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Contraceptive
/ˈkɒn.tɹəˌsɛp.tɪv/
A mechanism or means by which conception as a result of sexual intercourse can be prevented or made less likely.
📖 Definitions of "Contraceptive"
noun
- 1
A mechanism or means by which conception as a result of sexual intercourse can be prevented or made less likely.
"Putting a pig's bladder over one's penis during intercourse is not a good contraceptive."
adjective
- 1
That acts to prevent conception as a result of sexual intercourse.
"She was careful to take her contraceptive pill at the same time every day."
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