# cation vs cotton

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

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

### cotton
*noun · IPA /ˈkɒt.n̩/ · frequency rank #3,935*
fibrous substance

## Source
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