Sekirov Dictionary

sublimate

/ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/

verb14

  1. To heat (a substance) in a container so as to convert it into a gas which then condenses in solid form on cooler parts of the container.
  2. (figurative) To modify (the natural expression of a sexual or primitive instinct) in a socially acceptable manner; to divert the energy of (such an instinct) into some acceptable activity.
  3. (figurative) To modify the natural expression of a sexual or primitive instinct in a socially acceptable manner; to divert the energy of such an instinct into some acceptable activity.
  4. To change (a solid substance) into a gas without breaking down or passing through the liquid state by heating it gently.
  5. Of a substance: to change from a solid into a gas without passing through the liquid state, with or without being heated.
  6. To change (a substance) from a gas into a solid through sublimation.
  7. Of a substance: to change from a gas into a solid without passing through the liquid state.
  8. (figurative) To raise something to a state of excellence; to improve.
  9. Synonym of sublime.
  10. (figurative) Synonym of sublime (“to become higher in quality or status; to improve”).
  11. To raise (someone) to a high office or status; to dignify, to elevate, to exalt.
  12. (figurative) To refine (something) until it disappears or loses all meaning.
  13. (figurative, no longer used) To purify or refine (a substance).
  14. (figurative, no longer used) To obtain (something) through, or as if through, sublimation.

noun1

  1. A product obtained by sublimation.
forms

sublimated · sublimating · sublimates

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