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rectification

/ˌrɛktɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

/ˌrɛktəfəˈkeɪʃən/

Translations

rectificationnoun

rectifications

The rectification of the chemical mixture was necessary for the experiment.

Ректификация химической смеси была необходима для эксперимента.

The rectification of the error took several hours.

Исправление ошибки заняло несколько часов.

Additional translations

Synonyms

rectificationadjective

more rectification

Comp.

most rectification

Super.

/ˌrɛktɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

/ˌrɛktəfəˈkeɪʃən/

Used attributively before another noun to mean ‘related to rectification’; e.g. ‘rectification column’, ‘rectification circuit’.

rectificationnoun

The action of putting something right; correction.

The rectification of the error in the report was necessary to ensure accuracy.

The process of refining or purifying a substance, especially by repeated distillation.

The rectification of the alcohol improved its purity and taste.

In mathematics, the determination of a straight line equal in length to a curve.

The rectification of the curve was a complex task that required advanced calculus.

In electronics, the conversion of alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC).

Efficient rectification of the AC signal is achieved with semiconductor diodes.

rectificationadjective

Relating to or involved in rectification, especially the process of correcting, converting, or refining something.

The plant upgraded its rectification column to achieve higher purity.