absorbent core

== English == === Etymology === From absorbent +‎ core. === Noun === absorbent core (plural absorbent cores) The innermost layer of a menstrual pad or incontinence wear, such as a diaper, that absorbs and retains (stores) the liquid. Coordinate terms: topsheet, ADL, backsheet Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see absorbent,‎ core.