folic

Etymology
From +. Coined in 1941 (see quote below).

Adjective

 * 1) 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

 * Czech: listový


 * Italian:

Adjective

 * , pteroylglutamic