Definitions for rectifying
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1. rectifying

   A rectifier is an electrical device that converts alternating current (AC), which periodically reverses direction, to direct current (DC), which flows in only one direction. The reverse operation (converting DC to AC) is performed by an inverter. The process is known as rectification, since it "straightens" the direction of current. Physically, rectifiers take a number of forms, including vacuum tube diodes, wet chemical cells, mercury-arc valves, stacks of copper and selenium oxide plates, semiconductor diodes, silicon-controlled rectifiers and other silicon-based semiconductor switches. Historically, even synchronous electromechanical switches and motor-generator sets have been used. Early radio receivers, called crystal radios, used a "cat's whisker" of fine wire pressing on a crystal of galena (lead sulfide) to serve as a point-contact rectifier or "crystal detector". Rectifiers have many uses, but are often found serving as components of DC power supplies and high-voltage direct current power transmission systems. Rectification may serve in roles other than to generate direct current for use as a source of power. As noted, rectifiers can serve as detectors of radio signals. In gas heating systems flame rectification is used to detect presence of a flame. Depending on the type of alternating current supply and the arrangement of the rectifier circuit, the output voltage may require additional smoothing to produce a uniform steady voltage. Many applications of rectifiers, such as power supplies for radio, television and computer equipment, require a steady constant DC voltage (as would be produced by a battery). In these applications the output of the rectifier is smoothed by an electronic filter, which may be a capacitor, choke, or set of capacitors, chokes and resistors, possibly followed by a voltage regulator to produce a steady voltage. More complex circuitry that performs the opposite function, that is converting DC to AC, is called an inverter.

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1. Rectifying

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1. certifying

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of rectifying in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of rectifying in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of rectifying in a Sentence

1. Curtis Sliwa:

   You can’t be for rectifying the crime problem if you’re not going to accept help in hiring police. Without more police, none of this can be achieved, although Eric Adams professes to be law and order, how can he claim that title when he told the president, ‘No?’.

2. Michael Griffin:

   Rectifying an existing rocket with a new engine is a much lower cost than starting over from scratch.

3. Martin Lau:

   The regulators are very focused on identifying and rectifying industry misbehavior and also efficient regulations, they emphasize compliance, social responsibility as well as fair and proper behavior.

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References

1. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rectifying
2. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rectifying