verb Download 🔗Share To change state from a solid to a gas without passing through the liquid state. Examples : "The dry ice sublimated in the classroom, creating a cool, smoky effect as it turned directly into gas. " chemistry physics material substance process Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To purify or refine a substance through such a change of state. Examples : "The chemist sublimated the sulfur crystals to remove impurities and obtain a pure sample. " chemistry substance material process science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "Instead of yelling when he was frustrated, he sublimated his anger by going for a long run. " mind human sex society emotion character Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To raise to a place of honor; to refine and exalt. Examples : "The school's art program sublimated students' creativity, refining their skills and elevating their work to a higher level of artistic expression. " culture philosophy mind soul achievement value being moral character Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
