folate

noun

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

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Strawberries also provide manganese, which supports bone health and improves metabolism, along with folate, a B vitamin important for cell growth and DNA formation. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 July 2026 Spinach beats out kale for vitamin A, folate, iron, and magnesium. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 25 July 2026 Quinoa is also rich in fiber, as well as magnesium, iron, folate, and potassium, per Zinn. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 22 July 2026 Blood test results showed her thyroid function was normal, but doctors advised Greenwood to take iron and folate vitamins daily for low iron and folate levels. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026 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 5 Aug. 2026.

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folate

noun
fo·​late ˈfō-ˌlāt How to pronounce folate (audio)
: folic acid
the uptake of folate by the mutant—Biological Abstracts
also : a salt or ester of folic acid

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