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RECTIFIER

\ɹˈɛktɪfˌa͡ɪ͡ə], \ɹˈɛktɪfˌa‍ɪ‍ə], \ɹ_ˈɛ_k_t_ɪ_f_ˌaɪə]\

Definitions of RECTIFIER

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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a person who corrects or sets right; "a rectifier of prejudices"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a person who corrects or sets right; "a rectifier of prejudices"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

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

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

One who or that which rectifies; one who refines a liquid by repeated distillation; an instrument which shows the variations of the compass and rectifies the course of a ship.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

One who rectifies; that which rectifies or corrects; one licensed to refine and compound spirits.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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