sublimating
ˈsʌblɪˌmeɪtɪŋ
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Definition of sublimating - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
phase changeTECH.undergoing a change from solid to gasTECH.
  • The sublimating ice turned directly into vapor.
evaporating vaporizing
2.
improvingRareelevating to a higher stateRare
  • Her sublimating thoughts led to a breakthrough in her research.
elevating refining
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Origin of sublimating

Latin, sublimare (to elevate)

Examples of sublimating in a sentence

  • Sublimating snow in the mountains is a rare sight.
  • His sublimating ideas transformed the project.
  • The sublimating influence of art was evident in his work.

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  1. French:sublimant, élevant, ...
  2. German:sublimierend, erhebend, ...
  3. Italian:sublimante, che eleva, ...
  4. Spanish:sublimante, que eleva a un estado superior, ...
  5. Portuguese:passando de sólido a gás, elevando a um estado superior, ...
  6. Chinese:升华的, ...
  7. Japanese:昇華する, 高める, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَسَامٍ, مُرْتَقٍ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִתְנַדֵּף, מַעֲלֶה, ...
  10. Russian:сублимирующий, возвышающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:сублімаційний, піднесений, ...
  12. Hindi:उर्ध्वपातित, उत्थानकारी, ...
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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