rectifiable (redirected from Rectifiable set)

rec·ti·fy  (rkt-f)

tr.v. rec·ti·fied, rec·ti·fy·ing, rec·ti·fies

1. To set right; correct.

2. To correct by calculation or adjustment. See Synonyms at correct.

3. Chemistry To refine or purify, especially by distillation.

4. Electronics To convert (alternating current) into direct current.

5. To adjust (the proof of alcoholic beverages) by adding water or other liquids.

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[Middle English rectifien, from Old French rectifier, from Medieval Latin rctificre : Latin rctus, right; see reg- in Indo-European roots + Latin -ficre, -fy.]

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recti·fia·ble adj.

recti·fi·cation (-f-kshn) n.

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

rectifiable - capable of being repaired or rectified; "reparable damage to the car"; "rectifiable wrongs" reparable

Translations

rectifiable [ˈrektɪfaɪəbl] ADJ → rectificable

rectifiable

adj

→ korrigierbar; instrument → richtig einstellbar; omission → nachholbar

(Chem, Math) → rektifizierbar