bee-safe
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B2
/biː-seɪf/
safe for bees
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bee-safe' is a modern compound word formed from 'bee' and 'safe', where 'bee' refers to the insect and 'safe' means not causing harm.
Historical Evolution
'bee-safe' emerged as a term in response to growing concerns about bee population declines due to harmful agricultural practices.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'safe for bees', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
designed or intended to be safe for bees, often used in the context of products or practices that do not harm bee populations.
The new pesticide is marketed as bee-safe to protect pollinators.
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Last updated: 2025/07/06 20:53