noun
- substances that destroy or inactivate viruses
Usage: medical; scientific; plural form
Examples
- The laboratory tested several virucides against the flu virus.
- Hospital staff use virucides to disinfect surfaces and equipment.
- These virucides are effective against a broad spectrum of pathogens.
- The new virucides showed promising results in clinical trials.
- Researchers developed virucides specifically targeting coronaviruses.
- Hand sanitizers often contain virucides to prevent viral transmission.