formate catabolic process
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of formate, also known as methanoate, the anion HCOO- derived from methanoic (formic) acid.
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formate metabolic process
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monocarboxylic acid catabolic process
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formate breakdown
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formate catabolism
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formate degradation
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formic acid catabolic process
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formic acid catabolism
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