Term Name:	formate biosynthetic process
Synonyms:	formate anabolism, formate biosynthesis, formate formation, formate synthesis, formic acid biosynthesis, formic acid biosynthetic process
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of formate, also known as methanoate, the anion HCOO- derived from methanoic (formic) acid.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0015943]    QuickGO    AmiGO