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Rectified vs Rectifier - What's the difference?

rectified | rectifier |

As a verb rectified

is past tense of rectify.

As a noun rectifier is

something that rectifies.

rectified

English

Verb

(head)
  • (rectify)
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    rectify

    English

    Verb

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

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    rectifier

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Something that rectifies.
  • A device that converts alternating current into direct current; often a diode.
  • (nautical) An instrument used for determining and rectifying the variations of the compass on board ship.
  • See also

    * inverter

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