viricidal
/ˌvaɪrəˈsaɪdəl/
adjective
- Capable of destroying or inactivating viruses.
- This disinfectant is viricidal and kills 99.9% of common viruses.
- Some essential oils are believed to have viricidal effects against cold viruses.
- The lab tested the viricidal properties of the new hand sanitizer.
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