# sulfur vs sulfuric

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### sulfur
*noun · IPA /ˈsʌl.fə/ · frequency rank #16,594*
A chemical element with atomic number 16, having a bright yellow color and characteristic smell, used commercially in a variety of products such as insecticides, black powder, and matchsticks.

### sulfuric
*adjective · IPA /sʌlˈfjʊəɹɪk/ · frequency rank #39,594*
Of, or relating to sulfur, especially in its higher oxidation state

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