ultravirus

American

[uhl-truh-vahy-ruhs] / ˌʌl trəˈvaɪ rəs /

noun

filterable virus.

ultravirus British

/ ˌʌltrəˈvaɪrəs /

noun

a virus small enough to pass through the finest filter

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ultraviruses

plural

Etymology

Origin of ultravirus

ultra- + virus

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