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DictionarySeebarrierchemical barriers
chemical barriers1. The chemical characteristics of certain areas of the body that oppose colonization by microorganisms. The acidity of gastric juice, for example, prevents colonization by most disease-causing germs. 2. A contraceptive cream, foam, jelly, or suppository that contains chemical spermicides. See also: barrierFinancialSeeBarrier |