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Definition of clarifier

clarifier

/ˈklær.ɪ.faɪ.ər/
clar · i · fi · er
Plural:clarifiers
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Adjective:clarifying
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clarifier Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A settling tank, chemical agent, or filtration apparatus used to remove suspended solids and impurities from a liquid, especially in wastewater treatment, brewing, or sugar refining.

Example

"The municipal water treatment plant installed a secondary clarifier to remove remaining sediment before disinfection."

2

A person or statement that makes a complex or ambiguous concept easier to understand.

Example

"During the heated policy debate, the moderator acted as a helpful clarifier by summarizing each candidate's core proposal."

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• Rhymes for clarifier

• Nearby Words

clarice
clarification
clarificatory
clarifier
clarify
clarinet
clarinetist

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Clarifier. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/clarifier
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