folate

noun

fo·​late ˈfō-ˌlāt How to pronounce folate (audio)

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Iron and folate, found in beans, lentils and dark green vegetables, support the growing baby. Alex Crisp, The Conversation, 17 Feb. 2026 Their fiber, together with potassium, magnesium, iron, zinc, and folate, provides sustained energy and satiety, Herrada says. Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026 Cauliflower is also high in folate and potassium and is a particularly low-calorie, low-carb vegetable. Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 9 Feb. 2026 These berries provide you with vitamins and minerals like vitamin C, folate, and manganese. Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for folate

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First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of folate was in 1944

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“Folate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/folate. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.

Medical Definition

folate

noun
fo·​late ˈfō-ˌlāt How to pronounce folate (audio)
: folic acid
the uptake of folate by the mutantBiological Abstracts
also : a salt or ester of folic acid

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