propolize

/ˈproʊpɒlaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to treat with or as if with propolis (a mixture of wax and resin produced by bees)

“The apiarist propolized the hive to prevent pests from entering.”

2. verb

to seal or fill with propolis

“The bees propolized the hole in the hive to make it secure.”

Synonyms

  • caulk
  • seal

Antonyms

  • unglue
  • unseal