elucidation vs clarification

elucidation and clarification both are nouns.

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

As nouns, elucidation and clarification are synonyms defined as:

elucidation and clarification: an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding

Other synonyms of elucidation include illumination.

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