Index of English words, starting with "re"

(1) - Rectifiable (a.) Admitting, as a curve, of the construction of a straight l//e equal in length to any definite portion of the curve.
(2) - Rectifiable (a.) Capable of being rectified; as, a rectifiable mistake.

(1) - Rectification (n.) The determination of a straight line whose length is equal a portion of a curve.
(2) - Rectification (n.) The act or operation of rectifying; as, the rectification of an error; the rectification of spirits.

(1) - Rectifier (n.) Specifically: (a) (Naut.) An instrument used for determining and rectifying the variations of the compass on board ship. (b) (Chem.) A rectificator.
(2) - Rectifier (n.) One who, or that which, rectifies.

(1) - Rectify (v. t.) To produce ( as factitious gin or brandy) by redistilling low wines or ardent spirits (whisky, rum, etc.), flavoring substances, etc., being added.
(2) - Rectify (v. t.) To refine or purify by repeated distillation or sublimation, by which the fine parts of a substance are separated from the grosser; as, to rectify spirit of wine.
(3) - Rectify (v. t.) To make or set right; to correct from a wrong, erroneous, or false state; to amend; as, to rectify errors, mistakes, or abuses; to rectify the will, the judgment, opinions; to rectify disorders.

(1) - Rectilinear (a.) Straight; consisting of a straight line or lines; bounded by straight lines; as, a rectineal angle; a rectilinear figure or course.