noun
- Plural of propolis; a resinous mixture collected by honeybees from tree buds and used to seal and protect the hive.
Usage: Usually used in plural form when referring to multiple samples or types; Common in beekeeping and apiculture contexts
Examples
- Beekeepers harvest propolises from their hives for use in natural health products.
- Different propolises have varying chemical compositions depending on the local flora.
- The propolises collected in spring tend to be darker than those gathered in fall.
- Scientists study propolises for their antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.
- Raw propolises are often dissolved in alcohol to create tinctures.