# carton vs cation

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### carton
*noun · IPA /ˈkɑːtən/ · frequency rank #22,606*
An inexpensive, disposable box-like container fashioned from either paper, paper with wax-covering (wax paper), or other lightweight material.

### cation
*noun · IPA /ˈkætˌaɪ.ən/ · frequency rank #37,370*
A positively charged ion: one that would be attracted to the cathode in electrolysis.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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