What does clarify mean in cooking?

clarify means: Clearing or purifying a substance. (in Cooking Dictionary)

What else does clarify mean?

Butter or stock can be boiled to remove impurities. Then strain or skim it. (in Cooking Dictionary)

Clear fats through heating and filtering. To clear consommes with beaten eggs white. (in Cooking Dictionary)

Clarify or make it easier to comprehend; explain. (in Merlin Dictionary)

Clearing confusion and uncertainty (in Merlin Dictionary)

Clear by melting solids or removing any impurities, such as heating or filtering (in Merlin Dictionary)

It is easy to see. (in Merlin Dictionary)