Definition of Folic

1. Adjective. Of or relating to foliage; pteroylglutamic, as in folic acid. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Folic

1. derived from folic acid [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Folic

foliage leaf
foliage volume
foliaged
foliagelike
foliages
folial
foliar
foliate
foliate papillae
foliated
foliates
foliating
foliation
foliations
foliature
folic (current term)
folic acid
folic acid antagonist
folic acid antagonists
folic acid conjugate
folic acid deaminase
folic acid deficiency
folic acid deficiency anaemia
folic acid oxidase
folie
folie a deux
folie du doute
folie du pourquoi
folie gemellaire
folie à deux

Literary usage of Folic

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Code of Federal Regulations: Parts 170 to 199 Revised as of April 1, 2005 by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Staff (2005)
"(e) folic acid may be added to infant formula in accordance with section 412(i)(1) of the act on with regulations issued under section 412(i)(2) of the act ..."

2. Guide to Clinical Preventive Services: Report of the U. S. Preventive by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"Screening for Neural Tube Defects—Including folic Acid/Folate Prophylaxis ... Daily multivitamins with folic acid to reduce the risk of neural tube defects ..."

3. Current Issues in Women's Health: An FDA Consumer Special Report by DIANE Publishing Company (1994)
"The need for folic acid more than doubles during pregnancy, from 180 micrograms to 400 micrograms. Good food sources of folic acid include liver, kidneys, ..."

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