ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Virucide

Hey kiddo, do you know what a virus is? It's a teeny-tiny germ that can make us sick. But when lots of viruses get together, they can make us really, really sick.

That's why people use something called a virucide. A virucide is like a superhero that fights viruses. It helps kill the viruses and stop them from spreading.

Think of it like playing tag. The virus is "it" and it wants to tag more of our cells to make us sicker. The virucide is like a strong invisible wall that keeps the viruses away from our cells.

Scientists have made special products that are virucides. They work really well on different kinds of viruses. Some you can spray on surfaces to kill the germs, and others you can use on your hands or face to keep them clean.

So remember, a virucide is like a superhero that helps keep us healthy by fighting bad germs that want to make us sick.
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