# reis vs resin

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### reis
*noun · frequency rank #42,368*
The holder of an Ottoman military rank akin to that of naval captain.

### resin
*noun · IPA /ˈɹɛzɪn/ · frequency rank #12,850*
A viscous water-insoluble hydrocarbon exudate of certain plants, or such a substance as a component of a plant exudate; used in lacquers, varnishes and many other applications.

## Source
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