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rectification

noun

Determination of the length of a curve; finding a straight line equal in length to a given curve

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Word length
13
Starts with
R
Ends with
N
Contains
EC
Scrabble score
20

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Pronunciation

ˌɹɛktɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

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noun

  1. Determination of the length of a curve; finding a straight line equal in length to a given curve

noun

  1. The act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right

noun

  1. The conversion of alternating current to direct current

noun

  1. (chemistry) the process of refinement or purification of a substance by distillation

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