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absorbent core

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.80 in modern English

Syllables
ab-sorben-t -core
IPA
19
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
4
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

noun

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see absorbent, core.

Etymology

From absorbent + core.

Inflected Forms

absorbent cores (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

topsheet ADL backsheet

Questions

What does absorbent core mean?
The innermost layer of a menstrual pad or incontinence wear, such as a diaper, that absorbs and retains (stores) the liquid.
Where does absorbent core come from?
From absorbent + core.

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