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absorbent core

absorbent core noun: the innermost layer of a menstrual pad or incontinence wear, such as a diaper, that absorbs and retains (stores) the liquid.

Noun

absorbent core (plural absorbent cores)

  1. The innermost layer of a menstrual pad or incontinence wear, such as a diaper, that absorbs and retains (stores) the liquid.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see absorbent, core.

Forms of absorbent core

pluralabsorbent cores

Origin of absorbent core

From absorbent + core.

Questions about absorbent core

What does absorbent core mean?
Absorbent core means the innermost layer of a menstrual pad or incontinence wear, such as a diaper, that absorbs and retains (stores) the liquid.
What part of speech is absorbent core?
Absorbent core is a noun.
What is the plural of absorbent core?
The plural of absorbent core is absorbent cores.

Words near absorbent core in the dictionary

  1. absorbence
  2. absorbences
  3. absorbencies
  4. absorbency
  5. absorbent
  6. absorbent core
  7. absorbent cores
  8. absorbent cotton
  9. absorbent ground
  10. absorbent grounds
  11. absorbent paper

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