# mica vs ming

> 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.

### ming
*verb · IPA /mɪŋ/ · frequency rank #14,168*
To mix, blend, mingle.

## Source
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