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folic

American  
[foh-lik, fol-ik] / ˈfoʊ lɪk, ˈfɒl ɪk /

adjective

  1. of or derived from folic acid.


Etymology

Origin of folic

< Latin fol ( ium ) folium + -ic

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Some vitamins, such as folic acid, can discolor urine and lead to inaccurate results.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 26, 2025

The EPA also began canceling grants, including one it had given to Schmidt, the researcher who studied the protective effect of folic acid.

From Salon Aug. 21, 2025

High doses at or above 4 mg per day did not have adverse effects, which contrasts with prior studies that found long-term risks associated with high doses of folic acid.

From Science Daily Nov. 27, 2024

The fortification of flour will therefore help boost intake of folic acid across the population, and, indirectly, better protect unborn babies.

From BBC Nov. 14, 2024

Green grass has large quantities of beta-carotene, vitamin E, and folic acid.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan

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