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paper diaper

paper diaper noun: a disposable diaper made from paper and plastic, rather than cloth.

paper diaper: a disposable diaper made from paper and plastic, rather than cloth
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Noun

paper diaper (plural paper diapers)

  1. A disposable diaper made from paper and plastic, rather than cloth.
    • Corn starch, likewise, adds little since its primary functions are to absorb leftover moisture and decrease friction in the diaper area, which is unnecessary with current paper diaper designs.2001, Raymond C. Baker, Pediatric Primary Care: Ill-Child Care, →ISBN, page 17
    Synonyms:
    paper nappy

Synonyms of paper diaper

  • paper nappy

Forms of paper diaper

pluralpaper diapers

Questions about paper diaper

What does paper diaper mean?
Paper diaper means a disposable diaper made from paper and plastic, rather than cloth.
What part of speech is paper diaper?
Paper diaper is a noun.
What is the plural of paper diaper?
The plural of paper diaper is paper diapers.

Words near paper diaper in the dictionary

  1. paper cutter
  2. paper cutters
  3. paper cutting
  4. paper day
  5. paper days
  6. paper diaper
  7. paper diapers
  8. paper doll
  9. paper dolls
  10. paper dragon
  11. paper dragons

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