# acetate vs agitate

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### acetate
*noun · IPA /ˈæsɪteɪ̯t/ · frequency rank #23,738*
Any ester or salt of acetic acid.

### agitate
*verb · IPA /ˈæ.d͡ʒɪ.teɪt/ · frequency rank #44,602*
To disturb or excite; to perturb or stir up (a person).

## Source
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