Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A substance or agent that inactivates viruses.

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  • noun medicine Any substance that destroys or inactivates viruses
  • noun The act of killing one's husband.

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  • noun an agent (physical or chemical) that inactivates or destroys viruses

Etymologies

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[vir(us) + –cide.]

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  • UV radiation has been employed in drinking water treatment plants and waste water recycling projects as a viricide and a bactericide.

    Medindia Health News 2010

  • UV radiation has been employed in drinking water treatment plants and waste water recycling projects as a viricide and a bactericide.

    Medindia Health News 2010

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