verb trans
to make or become (something) understandable or free from confusion
to make (a situation) free from confusion
to make (a liquid, etc) clear or pure, usu by freeing it from suspended matter
to melt (butter) to make it clear
to become clear
clarification /-fiʹkaysh(ə)n/ noun
clarificatory /-fiʹkaytəri/ adj
clarifier noun
[Middle English clarifien via French from late Latin clarificare, from Latin clarus clear1]