释义 |
rec·ti·fi·er \ˈrektəˌfī(ə)r, -īə\ noun (-s) 1. : one that rectifies 2. a. : one who blends different whiskeys or who mixes whiskey with distilled water and alcohol to obtain a desired proof b. : a part of a distilling apparatus in which the more volatile portions are separated by evaporation and condensation; especially : column 3d 3. : a device (as a vacuum tube) for converting alternating current into direct current 4. : a part of a gas refrigerating apparatus in which the water vapor is condensed from the ammonia vapor |