# TDI vs tic

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### TDI
*noun · frequency rank #49,091*
Abbreviation of toluene diisocyanate.

### tic
*noun · IPA /tɪk/ · frequency rank #22,244*
A sudden, nonrhythmic motor movement or vocalization.

## Source
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