disposable napkin

  • 1disposable — disposability, disposableness, n. disposably, adv. /di spoh zeuh beuhl/, adj. 1. designed for or capable of being thrown away after being used or used up: disposable plastic spoons; a disposable cigarette lighter. 2. free for use; available:… …

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  • 2Sanitary napkin — Wingless type (left) and winged type (right) of disposable sanitary napkin. A sanitary napkin, sanitary towel, sanitary pad, menstrual pad, maxi pad, or pad is an absorbent item worn by a woman while she is menstruating, recovering from vaginal… …

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  • 3sanitary napkin — n a disposable absorbent pad used (as during menstruation) to absorb the flow from the uterus …

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  • 4sanitary napkin — noun a disposable absorbent pad (trade name Kotex); worn to absorb menstrual flow • Syn: ↑sanitary towel, ↑Kotex • Usage Domain: ↑trade name (for: ↑Kotex), ↑Britain ( …

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  • 5sanitary napkin — noun Date: 1915 a disposable absorbent pad used (as during menstruation) to absorb the uterine flow …

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  • 6sanitary napkin — san′itary nap′kin n. pha a disposable pad of absorbent material worn by women during menstruation to absorb the uterine flow …

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  • 7sanitary napkin — /ˈsænətri næpkən/ (say sanuhtree napkuhn) noun a soft, absorbent, disposable pad worn during menstruation to absorb the discharge from the uterus. Also, sanitary pad …

  • 8Menstruation — Not to be confused with mensuration , a mathematical and a forestry term meaning measurement. See also: Menstrual cycle and Menstruation (mammal) Menstrual cycle Menstruation is the shedding of the uterine lining (endometrium). It occurs on… …

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  • 9Field ration — A French Army combat ration, with two meals and energy bars. A field ration, or combat ration, is a canned or pre packaged meal, easily prepared and eaten, transported by military troops on the battlefield. They are distinguished from regular… …

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  • 10Diaper — Nappy redirects here. For other uses, see Nappy (disambiguation) and Diaper (disambiguation). For the geological term, see diapir. Disposable baby diaper with resealable tapes and elasticated leg cuffs …

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