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Propolis vs. Beeswax: What's the Difference?

Propolis and Beeswax Definitions

Propolis

A resinous substance collected from the buds of certain trees by bees and used as a cement or sealant in the construction of their hives.

Beeswax

The yellow to grayish-brown wax secreted by the honeybee for constructing honeycombs.

Propolis

An aromatic glue-like substance produced by honeybees from tree resin, waxes, and their own secretions, used in the construction of their hives.

Beeswax

Commercial wax obtained by processing and purifying the crude wax of the honeybee and used in making candles, crayons, and polishes.

Propolis

Same as Bee glue, under Bee.
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Beeswax

(Informal) A matter of concern or business that pertains to someone
It's none of your beeswax where I'm going tonight.

Beeswax

A wax secreted by bees from which they make honeycomb; or, the processed form of this wax used in the manufacture of various goods.

Beeswax

“Business”, as in such phrases as mind your own beeswax and none of your beeswax.

Beeswax

(transitive) To polish with beeswax.

Beeswax

The wax secreted by bees, and of which their cells are constructed.
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Beeswax

A yellow to brown wax secreted by honeybees to build honeycombs

Beeswax

Cover with beeswax;
Chris beeswaxed the kitchen table

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