bee-toxic
|bee-tox-ic|
B2
/biː ˈtɒksɪk/
harmful to bees
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bee-toxic' is a compound word formed from 'bee' and 'toxic', where 'bee' refers to the insect and 'toxic' means 'poisonous'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'bee-toxic' emerged in modern English to describe substances harmful to bees, especially in the context of agriculture and pesticides.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'poisonous to bees', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
harmful or poisonous to bees.
The pesticide used in the fields is bee-toxic.
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Last updated: 2025/07/06 20:36