folate

[ foh-leyt ]

noun

, Biochemistry.

1. folic acid.
2. a salt or ester of folic acid.

Word History and Origins

Origin of folate¹

First recorded in 1940–1945; fol(ic acid) + -ate ²

Example Sentences

Beyond sugar, Wang explains that fruits contain fiber, vitamins A and C, potassium, polyphenols and folate, which are important nutrients for overall health.

From Washington Post