[ L. rectus straight. ] A combining form signifying straight;
a.
n. [ Cf. F. rectification. ]
After the rectification of his views, he was incapable of compromise with profounder shapes of error. De Quincey. [ 1913 Webster ]
Rectification of a globe (Astron.),
n. (Chem.) That which rectifies or refines; esp., a part of a distilling apparatus in which the more volatile portions are separated from the less volatile by the process of evaporation and condensation; a rectifier. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.
v. t.
I meant to rectify my conscience. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
This was an error of opinion which a conflicting opinion would have rectified. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]
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To rectify a globe,
n. The quality or state of being rectilinear. Coleridge. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Rectilinear. [ Obs. ] Ray. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Recti- + nerve. ] (Bot.) Having the veins or nerves straight; -- said of leaves. [ 1913 Webster ]