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virucidal

/ˌvaɪ.rəˈsaɪ.dəl/

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adjective

/ˌvaɪ.rəˈsaɪ.dəl/C2formalmedical
  • ruОписывает вещество или агент, способное уничтожать или инактивировать вирусы.

Describes a substance or agent that is capable of destroying or inactivating viruses.

  1. Virus-destroyingC1formalmedical

    Having the ability to kill or inactivate viruses.

    ruВирулицидный

    • The hospital uses a virucidal disinfectant on all surfaces.
    • This hand sanitizer is proven to be virucidal against influenza.
    • Virucidal agents are essential in controlling outbreaks.

    Synonymsantiviralviricidal

Forms
  • more virucidal comparative form
  • most virucidal superlative form