Definition of VIRICIDE

viricide

Meanings

Plural: viricides

Noun

  • an agent (physical or chemical) that inactivates or destroys viruses
  • Any substance that destroys or inactivates viruses.
  • The act of killing one's husband.

Origin / Etymology

From virus + -icide.

Synonyms

mariticide, virucide

Scrabble Score: 14

viricide is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
viricide is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
viricide is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

viricide is a valid Words With Friends word