appliance vs resource

appliance

noun
  • An implement, an instrument or apparatus designed (or at least used) as a means to a specific end, especially 

  • An attachment, a piece of equipment to adapt another tool or machine to a specific purpose. 

  • A non-manual apparatus or device, powered electrically or by another small motor, used in homes to perform domestic functions (household appliance) and/or in offices. 

resource

noun
  • Something that one uses to achieve an objective, e.g. raw materials or personnel. 

  • Something that can be used to help achieve an aim, especially a book, equipment, etc. that provides information for teachers and students. 

  • A person's capacity to deal with difficulty. 

  • Hardware or software accessible by a computer, network, or another object connected to a computer. 

verb
  • To source anew or differently; to find or provide a new source for. 

  • To supply with resources. 

How often have the words appliance and resource occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )