contraceptive
adjective/ˌkɒntrəˈseptɪv/
/ˌkɑːntrəˈseptɪv/
[only before noun]- (of a drug, device or practice) used to prevent a woman from becoming pregnant
- a contraceptive pill
- contraceptive advice/precautions/methods
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