# argon vs armor

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### argon
*noun · IPA /ˈɑːɹɡɒn/ · frequency rank #34,381*
The chemical element (symbol Ar) with an atomic number of 18. The third most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere, it is a colourless, odourless, inert noble gas.

### armor
*noun · IPA /ˈɑː.mə/ · frequency rank #7,416*
A protective layer over a body, vehicle, or other object intended to deflect or diffuse damaging forces.

## Source
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