noun.
The act of clarifying; particularly, the clearing or fining of liquid substances from feculent matter by the separation of the insoluble particles which prevent the liquid from being transparent.
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noun.
The act or process of making clear or transparent, by freeing visible impurities.
noun.
The act of clarifying; the act or process of making clear or transparent by freeing visible impurities; particularly, the clearing or fining of liquid substances from feculent matter by the separation of the insoluble particles which prevent the liquid from being transparent.
noun.
The act of freeing from obscurities.
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noun.
the act of removing solid particles from a liquid
noun.
an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding
Word Usage
"That we need to even have this clarification is a tragedy and symbol of the weakening of the middle class, the disparity of wealth and more importantly power, and the need for a democratic president ASAP."