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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.
2.
improvingRare elevating to a higher stateRare
- Her sublimating thoughts led to a breakthrough in her research.
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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- French:sublimant, élevant, ...
- German:sublimierend, erhebend, ...
- Italian:sublimante, che eleva, ...
- Spanish:sublimante, que eleva a un estado superior, ...
- Portuguese:passando de sólido a gás, elevando a um estado superior, ...
- Chinese:升华的, ...
- Japanese:昇華する, 高める, ...
- Arabic:مُتَسَامٍ, مُرْتَقٍ, ...
- Hebrew:מִתְנַדֵּף, מַעֲלֶה, ...
- Russian:сублимирующий, возвышающий, ...
- Ukrainian:сублімаційний, піднесений, ...
- Hindi:उर्ध्वपातित, उत्थानकारी, ...
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.
2.
psychologytr. TECH. divert instinctual impulses into socially acceptable activitiestr. TECH.
- He sublimates his aggressive impulses into intense workouts..
3.
improvementtr. raise something to a state of excellencetr.
- The teacher sublimated the student's skills.
Noun
chemistryTECH. material obtained from sublimation processTECH.
- The chemist examined the sublimate under the microscope.
Adjective
qualityDated elevated or refined in quality or stateDated
- The artwork had a sublimate beauty that captivated everyone.
Expressions with sublimate
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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.
Sublimate collection requires careful handling. The sublimate charm of the poem was undeniable. His sublimate manners impressed the guests.
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- French:sublimer, sublimat, ...
- German:sublimieren, Sublimat, ...
- Italian:sublimare, sublimato, ...
- Spanish:sublimar, sublimado, ...
- Portuguese:sublimar, sublimado, ...
- Chinese:升华, 升华产物, ...
- Japanese:昇華させる, 昇華物, ...
- Arabic:سَامَ, المتسام, ...
- Hebrew:לִגְרֹם לְסוֹבְּלִימַצְיָה, סוּבְּלִימָט, ...
- Russian:сублимировать, сублимат, ...
- Ukrainian:сублімувати, сублімат, ...
- Hindi:उर्ध्वपातित करना, उत्क्रमण, ...
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