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rectify |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Rectify \Rec"ti*fy\ (-f?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Rectified} (-f?d); p. pr & vb n. {Rectifying} (-f?`?ng).] [F. rectifier, LL rectificare L. rectus right + -ficare (in comp.) to make See {Right}, and {-fy}.] 1. 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. I meant to rectify my conscience. --Shak. This was an error of opinion which a conflicting opinion would have rectified. --Burke. 2. (Chem.) 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. 3. (Com.) To produce ( as factitious gin or brandy) by redistilling low wines or ardent spirits (whisky, rum, etc.), flavoring substances, etc., being added. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: rectify v : set straight or right [syn: {remedy}, {amend}]
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