Folate
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Folate is a noun meaning (biochemistry, organic chemistry) A salt or ester of folic acid, especially one present in the vitamin B complex.
Meaning
(biochemistry, organic chemistry) A salt or ester of folic acid, especially one present in the vitamin B complex.
Word Forms
- folates
Synonyms for folate
Depending on context, synonyms include folacin.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include folacin, absorption, vitality, coenzymes, folinate, formyltetrahydrofolate.
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