keo ong

Ong mật dùng keo ong để hàn kín tổ.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Propolis: A sticky, resinous substance that honey bees collect from tree buds and other botanical sources. They use it to seal small gaps in the hive, smooth internal walls, and protect the colony from pathogens due to its antimicrobial properties.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Keo ong có đặc tính kháng khuẩn mạnh. (Propolis has strong antibacterial properties.)
  • Nhiều người sử dụng keo ong như một phương thuốc tự nhiên. (Many people use propolis as a natural remedy.)
  • Ong mật dùng keo ong để hàn kín tổ. (Honey bees use propolis to seal the hive.)

Advanced Usage

• "chiết xuất keo ong": propolis extract.
  • Chiết xuất keo ong thường có trong các sản phẩm chăm sóc sức khỏe. (Propolis extract is often found in healthcare products.)

Variants and Related Words

• Propolis: The direct English equivalent and scientific term.
• Bee glue: A common descriptive English name for propolis.

Synonyms

• Bee glue: A synonym emphasizing its adhesive, sealing function.
• Hive dross: A less common term for raw propolis material.

Related Terms

• Sáp ong (n): Beeswax; a different substance secreted by bees, primarily used for building honeycomb.
• Mật ong (n): Honey; the sweet food substance made by bees from nectar.
• Phấn hoa (n): Pollen; the fine powder collected by bees, used as a food source in the hive.