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Virucide

🔄 Synonyms of "Virucide"

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Word	Definition
viricidenoun	(medicine) Any substance that destroys or inactivates viruses.

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Word	Definition
viricidenoun	(medicine) Any substance that destroys or inactivates viruses.
viracidenoun	Alternative form of viricide (“substance that kills viruses”). [(medicine) Any substance that destroys or inactivates viruses.]
trypanicidenoun	Alternative form of trypanocide. [(medicine) Any drug used to control or kill trypanosomes.]
virostatic	(medicine) Tending to inhibit viral replication.
ovicidenoun	Any substance designed to kill eggs, especially the eggs of insects.
bugicidenoun	A substance that kills bugs.
bactericidenoun	Any substance that kills bacteria, especially one that is otherwise harmless.
virotherapeuticnoun	Relating to virotherapy
verminicidenoun	A substance that kills vermin
mildewicidenoun	Alternative form of mildewcide. [Any agent or preparation that kills mildew.]
avicidenoun	Any substance used to kill birds.
sporicidenoun	A substance that kills spores.
insecticidenoun	A substance used to kill insects.
micobicidenoun	Misspelling of microbicide. [Any substance that is harmful to and kills microorganisms.]
bacteriocidinnoun	Alternative form of bactericidin. [Any antibody that, together with a complement, can kill bacteria.]
parasiticidenoun	Any substance used to kill parasites.
paraciticidenoun	Misspelling of parasiticide. [Any substance used to kill parasites.]
pubicidenoun	(countable, slang) Any of the various chemicals used to kill pubic lice.
helminthicidenoun	Any substance used to kill helminths.
antiviral	(pharmacology) Inhibiting the growth and reproduction of a virus.