Definitions For Folic

Adjective

(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).

Translations

{{checktrans-top}} Italian: {{t-check, it, folico}}

Etymology

From {{bor, en, la, folium, , leaf}} + -ic. Coined in 1941 (see quote below).

Is Folic a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) NO
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary NO

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
10
Words with Friends
12

The word Folic is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words with Friends

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