sublimated
ˈsʌbləˌmeɪtɪd
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Definition of sublimated - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
psychologyelevated to a higher status or level
  • His sublimated role in the company brought new responsibilities..
elevated exalted
2.
chemistryTECH.changed from solid to gas without becoming liquidTECH.
  • The sublimated iodine was collected in the cooler part of the apparatus.
evaporated vaporized
3.
psychoanalysisTECH.modified instincts into socially acceptable formsTECH.
  • His sublimated aggression was channeled into competitive sports.
redirected refined
4.
refinementrefined or purified
  • The artist's sublimated vision was evident in her latest work.
purified refined
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Origin of sublimated

Latin, sublimare (to lift up)

Examples of sublimated in a sentence

  • The artist's sublimated status earned him great respect.
  • The sublimated dry ice created a foggy effect.
  • Sublimated sulfur was visible on the surface.
  • Her sublimated anger appeared in her meticulous research.
  • The novel portrays sublimated desire as artistic ambition.
  • His sublimated taste in music was admired by all.

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  1. French:sublimé, raffiné, ...
  2. German:sublimiert, veredelt, ...
  3. Italian:sublimato, raffinato, ...
  4. Spanish:sublimado, refinado, ...
  5. Portuguese:sublimado, evaporado, ...
  6. Chinese:升华的, 直接气化的, ...
  7. Japanese:昇華された, 昇華した, ...
  8. Arabic:مُرْتَقٍ, مُتَصاعِد, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּרָם, מְסֻבְּלִים בְּכִימִיָּה, ...
  10. Russian:сублимированный, утончённый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:підвищений, сублімований, ...
  12. Hindi:उन्नत, उर्ध्वपातित, ...
sublimate
ˈsʌb.lɪˌmeɪt

Definition of sublimate - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
chemistrytr./intr.TECH.change a solid into a gas without meltingtr./intr.TECH.
  • The chemist sublimated the iodine crystals.
evaporate vaporize
2.
psychologytr.TECH.divert instinctual impulses into socially acceptable activitiestr.TECH.
  • He sublimates his aggressive impulses into intense workouts..
channel redirect
3.
improvementtr.raise something to a state of excellencetr.
  • The teacher sublimated the student's skills.
elevate purify refine

Noun

chemistryTECH.material obtained from sublimation processTECH.
  • The chemist examined the sublimate under the microscope.

Adjective

qualityDatedelevated or refined in quality or stateDated
  • The artwork had a sublimate beauty that captivated everyone.
elevated exalted refined
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poisonous white chemical used as pesticide or antiseptic
Corrosive sublimate was used to disinfect wounds.

Origin of sublimate

Latin, sub (under) + limen (threshold)

Examples of sublimate in a sentence

  • The process to sublimate requires specific conditions.
  • She sublimates her fears into creative writing.
  • They sublimated their grief into community service.
  • He sublimated his anger into a creative project.
  • She sublimated her energy into volunteering.
  • The sublimate formed crystals on cooling.

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  1. French:sublimer, sublimat, ...
  2. German:sublimieren, Sublimat, ...
  3. Italian:sublimare, sublimato, ...
  4. Spanish:sublimar, sublimado, ...
  5. Portuguese:sublimar, sublimado, ...
  6. Chinese:升华, 升华产物, ...
  7. Japanese:昇華させる, 昇華物, ...
  8. Arabic:سَامَ, المتسام, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִגְרֹם לְסוֹבְּלִימַצְיָה, סוּבְּלִימָט, ...
  10. Russian:сублимировать, сублимат, ...
  11. Ukrainian:сублімувати, сублімат, ...
  12. Hindi:उर्ध्वपातित करना, उत्क्रमण, ...
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