folate

noun

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

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Multivitamins typically contain lower amounts of the key nutrients in prenatal vitamins, including folate and iron, because people who are not pregnant don't need such large amounts. Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025 Pomegranate Often touted as a superfood, the pomegranate is a good source of vitamin C, fiber and folate, Jessica Cording told Fox News Digital. Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 7 Jan. 2025 Beans and legumes are also rich in antioxidants, B vitamins, iron, calcium, folate, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc. 3. Lindsey Desoto, Rd, Ld, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025 The diminutive legume enjoys ancient roots, and for good reason—lentils are a source of protein, potassium, folate, and more. Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024 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 22 Jan. 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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