verb🔗ShareTo change state from a solid to a gas without passing through the liquid state."The dry ice was sublimating, turning directly into a gas and creating a cool, smoky effect. "physicschemistrymaterialsubstanceprocessscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo purify or refine a substance through such a change of state."The chemist is sublimating sulfur to remove impurities and get a pure sample for the experiment. "substancechemistrymaterialscienceprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo 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."Instead of lashing out at his younger sister, the teenager sublimated his frustration by focusing on his schoolwork. "mindhumansocietyemotionsexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo raise to a place of honor; to refine and exalt."She was sublimating her childhood dream of becoming a dancer by volunteering to teach dance to underprivileged children. "mindphilosophycharactersoulChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
