# desalination vs destination

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### desalination
*noun · IPA /diːˌsælɪˈneɪʃən/ · frequency rank #37,414*
The process of removing salt from sea water in order to make drinking water.

### destination
*noun · IPA /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/ · frequency rank #4,751*
The place set for the end of a journey, or to which something is sent; place or point aimed at.

## Source
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