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rectifiable

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rec⋅ti⋅fi⋅a⋅ble

  [rek-tuh-fahy-uh-buhl]
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–adjective
1. able to be rectified.
2. Mathematics. of or pertaining to a curve or arc that has finite length.
Origin:
1640–50; rectify + -able
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rec·ti·fy   (rěk'tə-fī')   
tr.v.   rec·ti·fied, rec·ti·fy·ing, rec·ti·fies

  1. To set right; correct.

  2. To correct by calculation or adjustment. See Synonyms at correct.

  3. Chemistry To refine or purify, especially by distillation.

  4. Electronics To convert (alternating current) into direct current.

  5. To adjust (the proof of alcoholic beverages) by adding water or other liquids.


[Middle English rectifien, from Old French rectifier, from Medieval Latin rēctificāre : Latin rēctus, right; see reg- in Indo-European roots + Latin -ficāre, -fy.]
rec'ti·fi'a·ble adj., rec'ti·fi·ca'tion (-fĭ-kā'shən) n.
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