Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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sublimation | Yes | No | No | No |
sublimate | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
sublimation (noun) | sublimate (noun) |
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(psychology) modifying the natural expression of an impulse or instinct (especially a sexual one) to one that is socially acceptable | the product of vaporization of a solid |
(chemistry) a change directly from the solid to the gaseous state without becoming liquid |
sublimation (adjective) | sublimate (adjective) |
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made pure |
sublimation (verb) | sublimate (verb) |
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vaporize and then condense right back again | |
remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillation | |
make more subtle or refined | |
change or cause to change directly from a solid into a vapor without first melting | |
direct energy or urges into useful activities |