Is Folate a Real Word?

noun Biochemistry. folic acid. a salt or ester of folic acid.

Where does the word folate come from?

Folate is the naturally occurring form of vitamin B9. Its name is derived from the Latin word “folium,” which means leaf. In fact, leafy vegetables are among the best dietary sources of folate.

Is folic in the dictionary?

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