Viruscide

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of viricide. alt-of, alternative

    "A new viruscide that sticks to surfaces for up to 30 days has been applied to all Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express trains, as well as at stations and staff areas."

Example

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"A new viruscide that sticks to surfaces for up to 30 days has been applied to all Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express trains, as well as at stations and staff areas."

Etymology

From virus + -cide.

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