ˌklæɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən ˈklɪɹɪŋ ˈklɪəɹɪŋ ɪˌlu.sɪˈdeɪ.ʃən ɪˌlumɪˈneɪʃən ɪˌl(j)umɪˈneɪʃən the act of removing solid particles from a liquid an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding the professor's clarification helped her to understand the textbook