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Definitions for virucide
ˈvaɪ rəˌsaɪdviru·cide

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. viricide, virucidenoun

    an agent (physical or chemical) that inactivates or destroys viruses

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  1. virucidenoun

    viricide

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  1. Virucide

    A virucide (alternatively spelled viricide or named biocidal agent or known as microbicides or biocides) is any physical or chemical agent that deactivates or destroys viruses. The substances are not only virucidal but can be also bactericidal, fungicidal, sporicidal or tuberculocidal.Virucides are to be used outside the human body, and as such fall into the category of disinfectants (applied not to the human body) and antiseptics (applied to the surface of skin) for those safe enough. Overall, the notion of virucide differs from an antiviral drug such as Aciclovir, which inhibits the proliferation of the virus inside the body.CDC's Disinfection and Sterilization list of Chemical Disinfectants mentions and discusses substances such as: Alcohol, Chlorine and chlorine compounds, Formaldehyde, Glutaraldehyde, Hydrogen peroxide, Iodophors, Ortho-phthalaldehyde (OPA), Peracetic acid, Peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide, Phenolics, Quaternary ammonium compounds, with different, but usually potent microbicidal activity. Other inactivating agents such as UV, Metals, Ozone, etc. exist.

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  1. virucide

    A virucide is a substance or agent that is capable of destroying or inactivating viruses. These can include chemical or physical methods which disrupt the virus's ability to reproduce or survive, and are often used in disinfectants and sanitizers to maintain hygiene or prevent the spread of viral diseases.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of virucide in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of virucide in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1


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