rectifi

n. [ Cf. F. rectification. ] 1. The act or operation of rectifying; as, the rectification of an error; the rectification of spirits. [ 1913 Webster ]

After the rectification of his views, he was incapable of compromise with profounder shapes of error. De Quincey. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Geom.) The determination of a straight line whose length is equal a portion of a curve. [ 1913 Webster ]

Rectification of a globe (Astron.), its adjustment preparatory to the solution of a proposed problem. [ 1913 Webster ]

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 ]