# argon vs arson

> 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.

### arson
*noun · IPA /ˈɑɹsən/ · frequency rank #17,076*
The crime of deliberately starting a fire with intent to cause damage.

## Source
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