Refers to the wine-making operation which removes lees - dead yeast cells and fragments of grape skins, stems, seeds and pulp - from grape juice or new wine
make clear and (more) comprehensible; "clarify the mystery surrounding her death"
Clearing a liquid by adding beaten egg white to draw cloudiness to it then straining liquid
To clarify something means to make it easier to understand, usually by explaining it in more detail. A bank spokesman was unable to clarify the situation. + clarification clarifications clari·fi·ca·tion The union has written to Zurich asking for clarification of the situation
make clear by removing impurities or solids, as by heating; "clarify the butter"; "clarify beer"
For butter, to melt and skim off top foam, then strain off milk solids, using only the clear layer For stocks and broth, to remove cloudiness by adding slightly beaten egg white and egg shell Simmer gently about 15 minutes; remove from heat Allow to set ½ hour before pushing aside scum and straining broth through a cloth
make clear by removing impurities or solids, as by heating; "clarify the butter"; "clarify beer" make clear and (more) comprehensible; "clarify the mystery surrounding her death
To make clear or bright by freeing from feculent matter; to defecate; to fine; said of liquids, as wine or sirup
To grow or become clear or transparent; to become free from feculent impurities, as wine or other liquid under clarification