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to rectify
01
rectificeren, corrigeren
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
corrigeren, herstellen
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
rectificeren, zuiveren
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.
De distilleerder heeft de alcohol gezuiverd door deze meerdere keren te rectificeren.
The chemist rectified the crude oil to separate the various hydrocarbon fractions for use in different industries.
De chemicus rectificeerde de ruwe olie om de verschillende koolwaterstoffracties te scheiden voor gebruik in verschillende industrieën.
04
gelijkrichten, rectificeren
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.
De gelijkrichtercircuit in de voedingseenheid gelijkricht de wisselstroom van het stopcontact.
Solar panels use diodes to rectify the current generated by sunlight.
Zonnepanelen gebruiken diodes om de stroom die door zonlicht wordt opgewekt te gelijkrichten.
05
rectificeren, rechtzetten
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.
De wiskundige werkte om de kromme te rectificeren door een rechte lijn van gelijke lengte te meten en te tekenen.
Using a piece of string, she rectified the circular path on the map by laying it out straight and measuring its length.
Met een stuk touw heeft ze het cirkelvormige pad op de kaart gerectificeerd door het recht uit te leggen en de lengte te meten.
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