antivirus

noun

antivirus

noun

/ˈantɪvʌɪrəs/

Etymology From anti- + virus.

1

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A piece of software that is used to detect, delete and or neutralize computer-based viruses.

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antiviral

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