Definitions

1. noun

A vitamin B9 compound found in leafy green vegetables and other foods, essential for the formation of red and white blood cells, and preventing anemia.

“A well-balanced diet that includes foods rich in folate can help prevent birth defects.”

2. noun

A compound in which a hydrogen atom has been replaced by a methyl group, such as in the form of folic acid.

“The conversion of folic acid into folate in the body is an essential process for red blood cell production.”

3. verb

To add or introduce folate into (a substance).

“The food manufacturer folated the cereal with folic acid to boost its nutritional value.”