Associations to the word «Sublimate»
Noun
- Tilt
- Precipitate
- Chloride
- Vapor
- Mercury
- Melt
- Comet
- Drow
- Urge
- Dioxide
- Lag
- Alchemist
- Ounce
- Poison
- Gully
- Oxidation
- Pluto
- Ice
- Oxide
- Assay
- Sulphur
- Coma
- Freezing
- Crack
- Vacuum
- Liquor
- Flame
- Salt
- Solution
- Gas
- Atmosphere
- Dust
- Instinct
- Solid
- Reduction
- Grain
- Temperature
- Acid
- Violet
- Powder
- Soap
- Fluid
- Anger
- Alcohol
- Tube
- Surface
- Nightmare
- Altitude
- Pressure
- Deposit
- Desire
- Dose
- Mars
- Crystal
- Substance
- Quantity
- Wash
- Blast
- Colour
- Snow
- Experiment
- Rage
- Rush
Adjective
Wiktionary
SUBLIMATE, verb. (ambitransitive) (physics) To change state from a solid to a gas without passing through the liquid state.
SUBLIMATE, verb. To purify or refine a substance through such a change of state.
SUBLIMATE, verb. (transitive) (psychoanalysis) To modify the natural expression of a sexual or primitive instinct in a socially acceptable manner; to divert the energy of such an instinct into some acceptable activity.
SUBLIMATE, verb. (archaic) To raise to a place of honor; to refine and exalt; to heighten; to elevate.
SUBLIMATE, noun. (chemistry) A product obtained by sublimation.
Dictionary definition
SUBLIMATE, noun. The product of vaporization of a solid.
SUBLIMATE, verb. Direct energy or urges into useful activities.
SUBLIMATE, verb. Make more subtle or refined.
SUBLIMATE, verb. Remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillation; "purify the water".
SUBLIMATE, verb. Change or cause to change directly from a solid into a vapor without first melting; "sublime iodine"; "some salts sublime when heated".
SUBLIMATE, verb. Vaporize and then condense right back again.
SUBLIMATE, adjective. Made pure.
Wise words
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fulfillment which cannot be completely explained by those
symbols called words. Their meanings can only be articulated
by the inaudible language of the heart.