virucide

• Agent physique ou chimique qui inactive ou détruit les virus.

A noun referring to a physical or chemical agent that inactivates or destroys viruses.

1. Virus-destroying agentC1formalmedical

   A physical or chemical agent that inactivates or destroys viruses.

   Agent virucide

   • The hospital uses a powerful virucide to disinfect surfaces.
   • This hand sanitizer contains a virucide effective against many viruses.
   • Researchers are developing a new virucide for airborne pathogens.

   Synonymesviricide