folate

noun

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

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One crucial nutrient is folic acid or folate. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2025 Broccoli is high in fiber and essential nutrients like potassium, vitamin A, folate, and vitamin C. Jillian Kubala, Health, 17 Oct. 2025 Dark, Leafy Vegetables Dark, leafy vegetables are a great source of folate. Molly Burford, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2025 Each one delivers a range of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, vitamin A (from carotenoids like beta-carotene), folate and smaller amounts of manganese and vitamin K. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025 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 29 Oct. 2025.

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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