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sublimation
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sublimation
n.
process in which a solid is transformed directly into a gas or a gas directly into a solid (Chemistry); redirection of instinctual energy into socially constructive channels (Psychoanalysis)
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Sublimation
Sublimation may refer to:
- Sublimation (phase transition), the change from solid to gas without passing through the liquid phase
- Sublimation (psychology), the transformation of emotions
- Sublimation (album), a music album by Canvas Solaris
- Volcanic sublimate, a product of deposition from vapors around volcanic vents
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sublimation
Noun
1. (chemistry) a change directly from the solid to the gaseous state without becoming liquid
(hypernym) transformation, transmutation, shift
(derivation) sublime, sublimate
(classification) chemistry, chemical science
2. (psychology) modifying the natural expression of an impulse or instinct (especially a sexual one) to one that is socially acceptable
(hypernym) change, alteration, modification
(derivation) sublimate
(classification) psychology, psychological science
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Sublimation (die)
nf.
sublimation, purification; over-exertion
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sublimation
nf.
sublimation, process in which a solid is transformed directly into a gas or a gas directly into a solid (Chemistry); redirection of instinctual energy into socially constructive channels (Psychoanalysis)
