folic acid

noun

fo·​lic acid ˈfō-lik- 

: a crystalline vitamin C₁₉H₁₉N₇O₆ of the B complex that is required for normal production of red blood cells, is used especially in the treatment of nutritional anemias, and occurs chiefly in green leafy vegetables, liver, kidneys, dried beans, and mushrooms

called also pteroylglutamic acid

Examples of folic acid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Then there’s folic acid, a B vitamin naturally found in leafy green vegetables, beans, and nuts. —Sarah Cottone, Health, 24 Feb. 2025

Avocado oil While any oil can help moisturize hair, avocado oil is rich in nutrients like folic acid, iron and magnesium, which can help boost your hair health. —Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2025

Fruits and vegetables, for example, provide vitamins A, C, and E, magnesium, folic acid, magnesium, zinc, and potassium. —Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025

The tiny green flesh is filled with vitamin B6, vitamin E, folic acid, and minerals such as potassium, magnesium, iron, and zinc, as well as lutein and zeaxanthin, which are key for eye health. —Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Latin folium

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for folic acid

• antacid
• placid

Kids Definition

folic acid

noun

fo·​lic acid ˌfō-lik- 

: a crystalline vitamin of the B complex used especially in the treatment of anemia resulting from inadequate intake of nutrients

Medical Definition

folic acid

noun

fo·​lic acid ˌfō-lik- 

: a crystalline vitamin C₁₉H₁₉N₇O₆ of the B complex that is required for normal production of red blood cells, that is used especially in the treatment of nutritional anemias, and that occurs especially in green leafy vegetables, liver, kidneys, dried beans, and mushrooms

called also folacin, folate, Lactobacillus casei factor, pteroylglutamic acid, vitamin B_c, vitamin M