anti-viral

A form of antiviral — Inhibiting the growth and reproduction of a virus.

Meanings

adjectiveanti-viral (not comparable)
  1. alternativenot comparableAlternative form of antiviral.

    "As well as anti-viral cleaning on trains and in stations, we are running longer trains where possible. In return, we ask that people avoid travelling at the busiest times of day if they can and bring a face covering to wear throughout their journey."

    2020 July 1, Richard Clinnick, “Network News: Social distancing revisions herald full timetable return”, in Rail, page 9

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “anti-viral,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/anti-viral.

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