FOLIC

Etymology

Adjective

folic (not comparable)

Of or relating to foliage; pteroylglutamic, as in folic acid.

Usage notes

The adjective is restricted to the noun "acid" as an alternative name for pteroylglutamic acid. All other uses are very rare (and incorrect according to the OED).

Source: Wiktionary



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