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- [klar-uh-fahy]
- /ˈklær əˌfaɪ/
- /ˈklærɪfaɪə /
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- US Pronunciation
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- [klar-uh-fahy]
- /ˈklær əˌfaɪ/
Definitions of clarifier word
- noun clarifier A clarifier is a vessel or stage in which remaining suspended solids are separated from a liquid to leave a clear overflow. 3
- verb with object clarifier to make (an idea, statement, etc.) clear or intelligible; to free from ambiguity. 1
- verb with object clarifier to remove solid matter from (a liquid); to make into a clear or pellucid liquid. 1
- verb with object clarifier to free (the mind, intelligence, etc.) from confusion; revive: The short nap clarified his thoughts. 1
- verb without object clarifier to become clear, pure, or intelligible: The political situation clarified. 1
- noun clarifier One who, or that which, clarifies. 1
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Origin of clarifier
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Middle French clarifier < Late Latin clārificāre, equivalent to Latin clār(us) clear + -ificāre -ify
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Parts of speech for Clarifier
noun
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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clarifier popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
clarifier usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for clarifier
noun clarifier
- cleaner — A cleaner is someone who is employed to clean the rooms and furniture inside a building.
- cleanser — A cleanser is a liquid or cream that you use for cleaning your skin.
- refiner — to bring to a fine or a pure state; free from impurities: to refine metal, sugar, or petroleum.
- sanitizer — a substance or preparation for killing germs, designed for use especially on food-processing equipment.
- purifier — to make pure; free from anything that debases, pollutes, adulterates, or contaminates: to purify metals.
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