avirulent

/eɪˈvɪrjəl(ə)nt/
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Definitions of avirulent
  1. adjective
    not virulent; unable to produce disease
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    antonyms:
    virulent
    infectious; having the ability to cause disease
    highly infective
    (of a microorganism) extremely infective
    deadly
    (of a disease) having a rapid course and violent effect
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