Folic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Folic is an adjective meaning Of or relating to foliage; pteroylglutamic, as in folic acid.
Meaning
Of or relating to foliage; pteroylglutamic, as in folic acid.
Example Sentences
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).
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include folate, folacin, tetrahydrofolate, leucovorin, fulvic, folisolic.
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