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propolis
Propolis is a specialized biological term used primarily in apiculture and natural medicine. It carries a neutral, technical connotation, describing a specific substance rather than a general resin. Because it is a mass noun referring to a chemical mixture, it is treated as uncountable.
In a professional or scientific context, it is often distinguished from beeswax or royal jelly. While beeswax provides the structure of the hive, propolis serves as the sealant and antimicrobial barrier, a distinction important for those in beekeeping or pharmacology.
Meanings
Examples
Bees use propolis to seal cracks in the hive walls.
I wonder if this propolis spray will help my sore throat.
Propolis is often called bee glue because of its sticky consistency.
Try adding a few drops of propolis tincture to your tea.
The worker bees collected resin from poplar buds to create propolis.
Does this supplement contain both royal jelly and propolis?
The hive was reinforced with a thick layer of dark propolis.
I should check if propolis has any antibacterial properties.