Folic

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to foliage; pteroylglutamic, as in folic acid. not-comparable

    "It is especially abundant in green leaves of many kinds, including grass. Because of this fact, and since we have obtained what appears to be a nearly pure chemical entity, we suggest the name folic acid (Latin, folium—leaf)."

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"The folic acid used in fortified foods poses greater health risks than naturally occurring folates."

Etymology

From Latin folium (“leaf”) + -ic. Coined in 1941 (see quote below).

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