mellitate

/mɛlɪteɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to cover or decorate with honey or a sweet substance

“The bees mellitated the hive with honey before winter.”

2. noun

a substance, especially honey, that mellitates

“The mellitate in the hive helped the bees survive the cold winter.”

Synonyms

  • honey
  • sweeten

Antonyms

  • contaminate
  • spoil