Virucide

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012591",
  "term": "Virucide",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chemical or physical agent that deactivates or destroys viruses, rendering them incapable of infection. Unlike an antiviral drug, which inhibits viral replication within a host cell, a virucide acts directly on virus particles outside of cells. Virucidal agents include certain disinfectants like ethanol and sodium hypochlorite, as well as physical methods such as ultraviolet radiation.",
  "synonyms": [
    "antiviral"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1332 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/virucide/"
}