Viricidal (Adjective)
Meaning
Tending to destroy viruses.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The new viricidal soap has been shown to be effective in reducing the spread of illnesses in hospitals.
- Researchers have been working to develop viricidal treatments that can target and eliminate specific viruses.
- The company claims that their viricidal spray can kill 99.9% of viruses on surfaces within minutes.
- Scientists are studying the properties of certain plants that have been found to have viricidal effects.
- The development of viricidal medications has been a major focus of research in the fight against infectious diseases.