The process of making something clear and understandable by removing mystery, confusion, or unnecessary complexity from it.
From de- (remove) + mystify (make mysterious, from Latin mysticus 'mystic') + -fication (process suffix). The word arose in the mid-20th century.
Science teachers love demystification—breaking down how your brain works or why stars shine removes the 'magic' but reveals something even more amazing!
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