# mica vs mill

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### mica
*noun · IPA /ˈmaɪ.kə/ · frequency rank #29,376*
Any of a group of hydrous aluminosilicate minerals characterized by highly perfect cleavage, so that they readily separate into very thin leaves, more or less elastic.

### mill
*noun · IPA /mɪl/ · frequency rank #3,769*
A grinding apparatus for substances such as grains, seeds, etc. (Some are small and simple, and some are large and complex.)

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