virucidal

adjective

vi·​ru·​cid·​al ˌvī-rə-ˈsī-dᵊl 

: having the capacity to or tending to destroy or inactivate viruses

virucidal agents

virucidal activity

virucide

ˈvī-rə-ˌsīd 

noun

Examples of virucidal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Soft furnishings, according to the guidelines, should be cleaned with hot water and detergent, followed by steam cleaning that reaches at least 158 degrees or a virucidal disinfectant. —Hannah Sampson, Anchorage Daily News, 26 Feb. 2020

Word History

Etymology

viru(s) + -cide + -al entry 1

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

virucidal

adjective

vi·​ru·​cid·​al ˌvī-rə-ˈsīd-ᵊl 

: having the capacity to or tending to destroy or inactivate viruses

virucidal activity