formate catabolic process
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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The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of formate, also known as methanoate, the anion HCOO- derived from methanoic (formic) acid.
GO:0015942
formate metabolic process
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GO:0072329
monocarboxylic acid catabolic process
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