Definition of Sublimation

1. Noun. (chemistry) a change directly from the solid to the gaseous state without becoming liquid.

Category relationships: Chemical Science, Chemistry
Generic synonyms: Shift, Transformation, Transmutation
Derivative terms: Sublimate

2. Noun. (psychology) modifying the natural expression of an impulse or instinct (especially a sexual one) to one that is socially acceptable.
Category relationships: Psychological Science, Psychology
Generic synonyms: Alteration, Change, Modification
Derivative terms: Sublimate

Definition of Sublimation

1. n. The act or process of subliming, or the state or result of being sublimed.

Definition of Sublimation

1. Noun. The transition of a substance from the solid phase directly to the vapor state such that it does not pass through the intermediate liquid phase. ¹

2. Noun. The transformation of an impulse into something socially constructive. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Sublimation

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sublimation

sublicensing
sublicensor
sublicensors
sublieutenant
sublieutenants
subligation
sublight
sublimability
sublimable
sublimableness
sublimatable
sublimated
sublimates
sublimating
sublimation
sublimation energy
sublimations
sublimatories
sublimatory
sublime
sublimed
sublimely
sublimeness
sublimenesses
sublimer
sublimers
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sublimest
sublimification

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