Pronunciation: /sʌblɪˈmeɪʃən/
noun the diversion of the energy of a sexual or other biological impulse from its immediate goal to one of a more acceptable social, moral, or aesthetic nature
A1 Sublimation is the process of a substance changing directly from a solid to a gas without becoming a liquid first.
A2 In chemistry, sublimation refers to the transition of a substance from a solid to a gas phase without passing through the liquid phase.
B1 The sublimation of dry ice is a common example where carbon dioxide changes from a solid to a gas without melting into a liquid.
B2 Sublimation is used in the purification of certain compounds, where impurities are left behind as the pure substance transitions from solid to gas.
C1 Artists use sublimation printing techniques to transfer designs onto various materials such as fabrics and ceramics.
C2 The process of sublimation is utilized in the production of high-quality dyes for textiles and the creation of intricate patterns on surfaces.
formal Sublimation is the process in which a solid turns directly into a gas without passing through the liquid phase.
informal I learned about sublimation in my chemistry class - it's pretty cool!
slang Dude, that sublimation demo in science class was lit!
figurative His anger seemed to undergo a sublimation, turning into a calm determination instead.
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