folate
noun/ˈfoʊleɪt/
Frequency rank: #17,871 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
A B-vitamin found in leafy green vegetables and legumes, essential for cell growth and DNA synthesis.
Example sentence
Pregnant women are often advised to take folate supplements to support healthy fetal development.
Synonyms & related words
- b-vitamin
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