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clarifier

clarifier

7.2
A substance that removes small particles from a liquid to make it clear
  • noun
  • /ˈklærɪfaɪər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : clarificante
  • Ahh-Some Winter Pool Clarifier is a triple action formula that sequesters minerals, coagulates tiny suspended particles into larger clumps, and then acts as a flocculent, sinking particles to the floor.

This is just some good chemicals to throw in there that are like fertilizer or clarifying agents or complicators or clarifiers.

Examples

  • Using a clarifier in brewing helps ensure that the final product is crystal clear and free of floating particles.

  • No external clarifiers are required to produce consistently high-quality effluent.

    Academic text (2000)

  • PHOTO (BLACK & WHITE): No external clarifiers or chemicals are required to produce consistently high effluent quality.

    Academic text (2000)

  • The winemaker added a clarifier to the wine to improve its clarity and remove any haze.

  • In water treatment, a clarifier is crucial for removing impurities and making the water clear for safe consumption.

How Clear

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clarifier
  • Specialized
7.2

Surface Forms

clarifier singular
clarifiers plural

Morphology

clarifier = clarify (transparent) = clar + ify + er

Built from 'clarify' + '-er' where 'clarify' denotes the action of making clear; the technical sense (chemical added to clear a liquid) is an expected extension of 'thing that clarifies'.

Etymology

Clarifier comes from the Latin clarus meaning 'clear' and is like the English words clear and clarity. In brewing or water treatment, a clarifier is a substance that removes small bits so the liquid becomes 'clear', so the origin fits its use.