# smelting vs swelling

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### smelting
*noun · frequency rank #33,423*
The process of melting or fusion, especially to extract a metal from its ore.

### swelling
*noun · IPA /ˈswɛl.ɪŋ/ · frequency rank #11,621*
The state of being swollen.

## Source
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