viricide

/ˈvɪrɪsaɪd/; /vaɪriˈsaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A substance that is capable of destroying or inactivating viruses.

“The doctor prescribed a viricide to treat the patient’s viral infection.”

Synonyms

  • antiviral
  • viral killer

Antonyms

  • viral enhancer
  • virostatic