rektifier

A rektifier is a portmanteau word combining "rekt" and "rectifier." The term "rekt" is internet slang, originating from the game EVE Online, and has since broadened to mean severely defeated, destroyed, or humiliated, often in a humorous or exaggerated way. A rectifier, in electrical engineering, is a device that converts alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC).

Therefore, a rektifier refers to a situation where a rectifier, or the process of rectification, has failed catastrophically or produced a highly undesirable or unexpected outcome, leading to a "rekt" situation. This is not a formal technical term but rather a colloquial expression used within online communities, particularly those discussing electronics, gaming, or technology. Examples might include a power supply unit that has been overloaded and destroyed due to a faulty rectifier component, or a metaphorical description of a complex system failing in a spectacular and complete manner. The humor and exaggeration inherent in the term "rekt" are key to its usage. It implies a thorough and undeniable failure.