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contraceptive

IPA pronunciation: /ˌkɒntrəˈseptɪv/

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Russian meaning

контрацептив, противозачаточное средство

English definition

A drug or device used to prevent pregnancy.

Example

The clinic provides free contraceptives to young people.

Collocations

oral contraceptive
contraceptive method
use contraceptives

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