folate

noun

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

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The juice is nutritious, packed with nitrates and folate, vitamin C, and potassium. — Christina Manian, Health, 23 June 2026 Watermelon is a good source of magnesium and potassium and also contains calcium, iron, and folate. — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 2 July 2026 Other noteworthy nutrients in pinto beans include fiber, folate, and potassium. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026 Eggplant is a classic summer vegetable that’s pear-shaped and variable in length, and rich in nutrients like vitamin C, potassium, folate and dietary fiber, according to the Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 7 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

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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