herpestine

/ˌhɛrpɪˈstaɪn, ˌhɜːrpɪˈstaɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A hypothetical or hypothetical-seeming chemical found in the urine of infected animals, especially those infected with herpes virus.

“The scientist spent years searching for the elusive herpestine in the wild.”

Synonyms

  • herpetic agent
  • viral compound

Antonyms

  • antiviral agent
  • herpes inhibitor