Rectifiable(a.) Capable of being rectified; as, a rectifiable mistake.
Rectifiable(a.) Admitting, as a curve, of the construction of a straight l//e equal in length to any definite portion of the curve.
Rectified(imp. & p. p.) of Rectify
Rectifier(n.) One who, or that which, rectifies.
Rectifier(n.) Specifically: (a) (Naut.) An instrument used for determining and rectifying the variations of the compass on board ship. (b) (Chem.) A rectificator.
Rectify(v. t.) To make or set right; to correct from a wrong, erroneous, or false state; to amend; as, to rectify errors, mistakes, or abuses; to rectify the will, the judgment, opinions; to rectify disorders.
Rectify(v. t.) To refine or purify by repeated distillation or sublimation, by which the fine parts of a substance are separated from the grosser; as, to rectify spirit of wine.
Rectify(v. t.) To produce ( as factitious gin or brandy) by redistilling low wines or ardent spirits (whisky, rum, etc.), flavoring substances, etc., being added.
Rectifying(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Rectify
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