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propolis
[ prop-uh-lis ]
noun
- a reddish resinous cement collected by bees from the buds of trees, used to stop up crevices in the hives, strengthen the cells, etc.
propolis
/ ˈ±è°ùÉ’±èÉ™±ôɪ²õ /
noun
- a greenish-brown resinous aromatic substance collected by bees from the buds of trees for use in the construction of hives Also calledbee gluehive dross
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of propolis1
1350–1400; < Latin < Greek ±è°ùó±è´Ç±ô¾±²õ bee glue, literally, outskirts of a city ( pro- 2, -polis ), apparently originally the name for a structure around the entrance to a hive, hence applied to the glue from which it was made; replacing Middle English propoleos < Medieval Latin, for Latin propolis as above
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of propolis1
C17: via Latin from Greek: suburb, bee glue, from pro- before + polis city
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However, bee bread is acidic with little moisture, and is doused with the antimicrobial chemical propolis.
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The strains were also tested under different matric potential, which measures how much moisture is available, and response to propolis.
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"It was interesting that it could deal with propolis, which is believed to have fungicidal properties."
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Yet, I see ads for propolis supplements promoting their benefits.
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Can you write more about propolis, please?
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