# TDI vs tom

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

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

### tom
*noun · IPA /tɒm/ · frequency rank #1,582*
The male of the domesticated cat, especially if not neutered.

## Source
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