# inoculation vs insulation

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### inoculation
*noun · IPA /ɪˌnɒkjʊˈleɪʃən/ · frequency rank #43,713*
The introduction of an antigenic substance or vaccine into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease.

### insulation
*noun · IPA /ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən/ · frequency rank #11,726*
The act of insulating; detachment from other objects; isolation.

## Source
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