adjective

antiviral

antiviral

The doctor prescribed an antiviral drug.

The doctor prescribed an antiviral drug.

This substance has antiviral properties.

This substance has antiviral properties.

an antiviral ((noun)) used to describe something that is effective against viruses The doctor prescribed an antiviral drug.

Synonyms: virucidal

From the prefix 'anti-' meaning 'against' and 'viral' meaning 'relating to a virus'.

Think 'anti-virus'. It's an adjective describing something that fights viruses, like a drug or a property.

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