# beryl vs bezel

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### beryl
*noun · IPA /ˈbɛɹ.əl/ · frequency rank #32,294*
A mineral of pegmatite deposits, often used as a gemstone (molecular formula Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈).

### bezel
*noun · IPA /ˈbɛz.əl/ · frequency rank #36,886*
The sloping edge or face on a cutting tool.

## Source
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