Rectifier

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Rectifier \Rec"ti*fi`er\ (r?k"t?*f?`?r), n.
     1. One who, or that which, rectifies.
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     2. Specifically:
        (a) (Naut.) An instrument used for determining and


            rectifying the variations of the compass on board
            ship.
        (b) (Chem.) A rectificator.
            [1913 Webster]

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  rectifier
       n 1: electrical device that transforms alternating into direct
            current
       2: a person who corrects or sets right; "a rectifier of
          prejudices"