# gauss vs gauze

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### gauss
*noun · IPA /ɡaʊs/ · frequency rank #35,732*
The unit of magnetic field strength in CGS systems of units, equal to 0.0001 tesla.

### gauze
*noun · IPA /ɡɔːz/ · frequency rank #33,251*
A thin fabric with a loose, open weave.

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