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Definition of Rectification

1. Noun. (chemistry) the process of refinement or purification of a substance by distillation.

2. Noun. The conversion of alternating current to direct current.

3. Noun. The act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right.

4. Noun. Determination of the length of a curve; finding a straight line equal in length to a given curve.

Definition of Rectification

1. n. The act or operation of rectifying; as, the rectification of an error; the rectification of spirits.

Definition of Rectification

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Rectification

1. 1. The act or operation of rectifying; as, the rectification of an error; the rectification of spirits. "After the rectification of his views, he was incapable of compromise with profounder shapes of error." (De Quincey) 2. The determination of a straight line whose length is equal a portion of a curve. Rectification of a globe, its adjustment preparatory to the solution of a proposed problem. Origin: Cf. F. Rectification. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rectification

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