"wetness indicator" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: wetness indicators [plural]
Etymology: From wetness + indicator. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|wetness|indicator}} wetness + indicator Head templates: {{en-noun}} wetness indicator (plural wetness indicators)
  1. A graphic on the rise (front) of a disposable diaper that fades or changes colour when the diaper is wet. Wikipedia link: wetness indicator
    Sense id: en-wetness_indicator-en-noun-oCb1AJ4y Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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