# boron vs brin

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### boron
*noun · IPA /ˈbɔːˌɹɒn/ · frequency rank #31,881*
The chemical element (symbol B) with an atomic number of 5, which is a metalloid found in its pure form as a dark amorphous powder.

### brin
*noun · IPA /ˈbɹɪn/ · frequency rank #46,351*
One of the radiating sticks of a fan. The outermost are larger and longer, and are called panaches.

## Source
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