intransitive verb. To be transformed directly from the solid to the gaseous state or from the gaseous to the solid state without becoming a liquid.

intransitive verb. To cause (a solid or gas) to sublimate.

intransitive verb. undefined

intransitive verb. To modify the natural expression of (a primitive, instinctual impulse) in a socially acceptable manner.

intransitive verb. To divert the energy associated with (an unacceptable impulse or drive) into an acceptable activity.

noun. A product of sublimation.

To bring (a solid substance, such as camphor or sulphur) by heat into the state of vapor, which on cooling returns again to the solid state. See sublimation.

To extract by or as by sublimation.

Figuratively, to deprive of earthly dross; elevate; refine; purify; idealize.

Brought into a state of vapor by heat, and again condensed, as camphor, sulphur, etc.; hence, elevated; purified.

noun. Anything produced by sublimation or refining.

noun. In mineralogy, the deposit formed, as in a glass tube or on a surface of charcoal, when a mineral containing a volatile ingredient is heated before the blowpipe.

transitive verb. To bring by heat into the state of vapor, which, on cooling, returns again to the solid state.

transitive verb. To refine and exalt; to heighten; to elevate.

transitive verb. To redirect the energy (of sexual or other biological drives) into a more socially acceptable or constructive form.

noun. A product obtained by sublimation; hence, also, a purified product so obtained.

noun. mercuric chloride. See Corrosive sublimate under Corrosive.

adjective. Brought into a state of vapor by heat, and again condensed as a solid.

verb. To change state from a solid to a gas (or from a gas to a solid) without passing through the liquid state.

verb. To purify or refine a substance through such a change of state.

verb. 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.

verb. To raise to a place of honor.

noun. the product of vaporization of a solid

adjective. made pure

verb. direct energy or urges into useful activities

verb. vaporize and then condense right back again

verb. make more subtle or refined

verb. change or cause to change directly from a solid into a vapor without first melting

verb. remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillation

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