# carbide vs carbine

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### carbide
*noun · IPA /ˈkɑː.baɪd/ · frequency rank #29,583*
Any binary compound of carbon and a more electropositive element

### carbine
*noun · IPA /ˈkɑɹ.bin/ · frequency rank #35,646*
A rifle with a short barrel.

## Source
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