antiviral

antiviral.

Word details

German meaning
Antiviral bedeutet, dass etwas gegen Viren wirkt oder ihre Vermehrung hemmt.
English meaning
Antiviral means that something acts against viruses or inhibits their reproduction.
Synonym
virenhemmend
German example
Dieses Medikament hat eine antivirale Wirkung.
English example
This medication has an antiviral effect.

Example sentences with “antiviral”

  1. Das Medikament wirkt antiviral. (The medicine has an antiviral effect.)

Frequently asked questions

Is it a common term?

Yes, especially in medicine/health.