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to rectify
01
rectificar
to make something right when it was previously incorrect, improper, or defective
Transitive: to rectify an error or defect
Example
We need to rectify the incorrect figures in the report before submitting it.
After several failed attempts, engineers worked to rectify the design flaws in the prototype.
02
rectificar, corregir
to correct or fix a problem or mistake
Transitive: to rectify a problem or mistake
Example
By admitting their mistake, the company took steps to rectify the problem and regain customer trust.
He took steps to rectify the misunderstanding with his neighbor by clarifying his intentions.
03
rectificar, purificar
to remove impurities and improve the quality of a substance through distillation
Transitive: to rectify a substance
Example
The distiller rectified the alcohol by subjecting it to multiple rounds of distillation.
El destilador rectificó el alcohol sometiéndolo a múltiples procesos de destilación.
The chemist rectified the crude oil to separate the various hydrocarbon fractions for use in different industries.
El químico rectificó el petróleo crudo para separar las diversas fracciones de hidrocarburos para su uso en diferentes industrias.
04
rectificar, corregir
to change electrical current from flowing in both directions to flowing in one direction only
Transitive: to rectify an electrical current
Example
The rectifier circuit in the power supply unit rectifies the alternating current from the outlet.
El circuito rectificador en la unidad de suministro de energía rectifica la corriente alterna de la toma de corriente.
Solar panels use diodes to rectify the current generated by sunlight.
Los paneles solares utilizan diodos para rectificar la corriente generada por la luz solar.
05
rectificar, enderezar
to construct or determine a straight line that has the same length as a given curve
Transitive: to rectify a line
Example
The mathematician worked to rectify the curve by measuring and drawing a straight line of equal length to it.
El matemático trabajó para enderezar la curva midiendo y trazando una línea recta de igual longitud a ella.
Using a piece of string, she rectified the circular path on the map by laying it out straight and measuring its length.
Usando un trozo de hilo, ella enderezó el camino circular en el mapa al estirarlo recto y medir su longitud.
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