rectify

  1. Verb.  (transitive) To correct or amend something.
  2. Verb.  (transitive, chemistry) To purify or refine, especially by distillation.
  3. Verb.  (transitive, electronics) To convert alternating current into direct current.
  4. Verb.  (transitive) To add water to alcoholic spirit to adjust its proof.

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