Meanings
nounpaper diaper (plural paper diapers)
plural paper diapers
- 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 17Synonyms: paper nappy
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA disposable diaper made from paper and plastic, rather than cloth.
Similar
paper nappy
Translations
Finnish kertavaippa
- kertavaippadisposable diaper
Japanese 紙おむつ
- 紙おむつ (kami-omutsu)disposable diaper
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