folic

[ foh-lik, fol-ik ]

adjective

1. of or derived from folic acid.

Word History and Origins

Origin of folic¹

< Latin fol ( ium ) folium + -ic

Example Sentences

They're aye put oot, a time or twa, an' they gang to folic that ken them, an' syne they tak' to ithers.

From Project Gutenberg

Iron deficiency can cause anemia, as can vitamin B12 or folic acid deficiency.

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