The invention pertains to an absorbent structure (3) in an absorbent article such as a diaper (100), an incontinence protector, a sanitary napkin or the like, which structure exhibits two end portions (8, 9) and a crotch portion (6) located therebetween, wherein the absorbent structure (3) comprises superabsorbent material having a thermo-reversible liquid absorption capacity. The superabsorbent material having a thermo-reversible liquid absorption capacity is located in one or several delimited regions in the absorbent structure (3).