virucidal

• Qualifie une substance ou un agent capable de détruire ou d'inactiver les virus.

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

1. Virus-destroyingC1formalmedical

   Having the ability to kill or inactivate viruses.

   virucide

   • 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.

   Synonymesantiviralviricidal