diff --git a/lib/veilid_support/dht_support/src/dht_short_array.dart b/lib/veilid_support/dht_support/src/dht_short_array.dart
index 99f8eb4..3a34224 100644
--- a/lib/veilid_support/dht_support/src/dht_short_array.dart
+++ b/lib/veilid_support/dht_support/src/dht_short_array.dart
@@ -163,7 +163,7 @@ class DHTShortArray {
 
   ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
 
-  /// Seralize and write out the current head record, possibly updating it
+  /// Serialize and write out the current head record, possibly updating it
   /// if a newer copy is available online. Returns true if the write was
   /// successful
   Future<bool> _tryWriteHead() async {