# pulsar vs pulses

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### pulsar
*noun · frequency rank #41,829*
A rotating neutron star that emits radio pulses periodically.

### pulses
*noun · frequency rank #17,928*
plural of pulse

## Source
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