Rectifier

['rektɪfaɪə] or ['rɛktə,faɪɚ]

Definition

(noun.) electrical device that transforms alternating into direct current.

(noun.) a person who corrects or sets right; 'a rectifier of prejudices'.

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Definition

(n.) One who, or that which, rectifies.

(n.) Specifically: (a) (Naut.) An instrument used for determining and rectifying the variations of the compass on board ship. (b) (Chem.) A rectificator.

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