# melton vs molten

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### melton
*noun · IPA /ˈmɛlt(ə)n/ · frequency rank #32,498*
A tough, short-napped material used for making overcoats.

### molten
*adjective · IPA /ˈmɒltən/ · frequency rank #18,896*
Melted, especially due to great heat

## Source
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