rectification

noun

rec·​ti·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌrek-tə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce rectification (audio)
1
: the conversion of alternating to direct current
2
: a process by which distilled spirits are blended together or substantially changed by the addition usually of spirits, flavoring, or coloring material

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“Rectification.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/rectification. Accessed 5 Feb. 2023.

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