clarification vs elucidation

clarification and elucidation both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
clarification	Yes	No	No	No
elucidation	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, clarification and elucidation are synonyms defined as:

clarification and elucidation: an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding

Other synonyms of clarification include illumination.

clarification (noun)	elucidation (noun)
the act of removing solid particles from a liquid	an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding
an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding	an act of explaining that serves to clear up and cast light on