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clar·i·fy
(klăr′ə-fī′)v. clar·i·fied, clar·i·fy·ing, clar·i·fies
v.tr.
1. To make clear or easier to understand; elucidate: clarified her intentions.
2. To clear of confusion or uncertainty: clarify the mind.
3. To make clear by removing impurities or solid matter, as by heating gently or filtering: clarify butter.
v.intr.
To become clear.
[Middle English clarifien, from Old French clarifier, from Late Latin clārificāre : Latin clārus, clear; see clear + Latin -ficāre, -fy.]
clar′i·fi·ca′tion (-fĭ-kā′shən) n.
clar′i·fi′er n.
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clarified
(ˈklærɪfaɪd)adj
1. free of impurities
2. (Cookery) (of fat, butter, etc) made clear by heating, etc
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clarified
adj butter, sugar → raffiniert; stock, wine → geklärt
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