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Folic vs Eolic - What's the difference?

folic | eolic |

As adjectives the difference between folic and eolic

is that folic is of or relating to foliage; pteroylglutamic, as in folic acid while eolic is "of the wind"; referring to the action or the power of wind.

folic

English

Adjective

(-)
  • 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).

    eolic

    English

    Alternative forms

    * aeolic

    Adjective

    (-)
  • "Of the wind"; referring to the action or the power of wind.

    • References

    * The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48, quoted by Free Dictionary

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