Rectify vs Righten - What's the difference?

In transitive terms the difference between rectify and righten

is that rectify is to correct or amend something while righten is to set right or upright; right.

(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.

* See also

* rectifiable * rectifiably * rectification * rectifier * rectified spirit

(en verb)

To make right; correct.

To set right or upright; right.