# searing vs serine

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### searing
*adjective · IPA /ˈsɪəɹɪŋ/ · frequency rank #30,962*
very hot; blistering or boiling

### serine
*noun · frequency rank #45,078*
A nonessential amino acid, CH₂OH.CH(NH₂)COOH, found in most animal proteins, notably silk.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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