Word
Rectify
How many syllables?
3 Syllables
How it's divided?
rec-ti-fy
Definition
- 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.
- 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.
- v. t. - To produce ( as factitious gin or brandy) by
redistilling low wines or ardent spirits (whisky, rum, etc.), flavoring
substances, etc., being added.
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