What does viricide mean?
Definitions for viricide
ˈvaɪ rəˌsaɪdvi·ri·cide
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Princeton's WordNet
viricide, virucidenoun
an agent (physical or chemical) that inactivates or destroys viruses
Wiktionary
viricidenoun
Any substance that destroys or inactivates viruses
viricidenoun
The act of killing one's husband.
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viricide
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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viricide
A viricide is a substance or agent that can kill or can deactivate a virus, thus inhibiting its ability to infect living organisms. These substances can be used in many applications including medicine, agriculture, and sanitation.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of viricide in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of viricide in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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