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rectify

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rectify

Verb

∙ To correct or amend something. transitive
∙ To purify or refine, especially by distillation. transitive, chemistry
∙ To convert alternating current into direct current. transitive, electronics
∙ To produce (as factitious gin or brandy) by redistilling bad wines or strong spirits (whisky, rum, etc.) with flavourings. transitive, transitive
∙ To adjust (a globe) in order to prepare for the solution of a proposed problem. transitive, transitive

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