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An agent (physical or chemical) that inactivates or destroys viruses
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virucide
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Word definitions in WordNet
n. an agent (physical or chemical) that inactivates or destroys viruses [syn: viricide ]
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Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (alternative form of viricide English)
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Word definitions in Wikipedia
A virucide (pronounced /ˈvī-rə-ˌsīd/ and alternatively spelled 'viricide' and 'viruscide') is an agent (physical or chemical) that deactivates or destroys viruses. This differs from an antiviral drug which inhibits the development of the virus.