verb🔗ShareSublimarseTo 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. "El hielo seco se estaba sublimando, convirtiéndose directamente en gas y creando un efecto fresco y ahumado.physicschemistrymaterialsubstanceprocessscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSublimar, refinarTo 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. "El químico está sublimando azufre para eliminar impurezas y obtener una muestra pura para el experimento.substancechemistrymaterialscienceprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSublimar, canalizarTo 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. "En lugar de desahogarse con su hermana menor, el adolescente sublimó su frustración centrándose en sus tareas escolares.mindhumansocietyemotionsexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSublimar, enaltecerTo 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. "Ella estaba sublimando su sueño infantil de convertirse en bailarina al ofrecerse como voluntaria para enseñar danza a niños desfavorecidos.mindphilosophycharactersoulChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
