folate

noun

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

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Asparagus contains potassium, antioxidants, folate, and other bioactive compounds that reduce oxidative stress and improve blood vessel function. Md Published, Verywell Health, 11 May 2026 By 2030, vitamin A and folate intake could decline by about 7% because of fewer pollinators, the researchers estimate. Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 6 May 2026 Most varieties also contain B vitamins such as thiamin, niacin and folate. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 3 May 2026 The plant is loaded with vitamins A, C and K, folate, calcium and potassium, plus prebiotic fiber (inulin, mostly in the roots) and antioxidants like beta-carotene and polyphenols. Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for folate

Word History

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 20 May. 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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