sublimation
The transition of a substance from the solid phase directly to the vapor state such…The transition of a substance from the solid phase directly to the vapor state such that it does not pass through the intermediate liquid phase.
» The process by which substances are turned directly from a solid state into a gas is called sublimation.
Der Prozess, bei dem Stoffe direkt vom festen in den gasförmigen Zustand übergehen, heißt Sublimation.
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)The transition of a substance from the solid phase directly to the vapor state such that it does not pass through the intermediate liquid phase.
Sublimierung, Sublimation
сублима́цияsublimácija, возгонкаvozgonka
субліма́ціяsublimácija
(chemistry) a change directly from the solid to the gaseous state without becoming liquid
(countable, uncountable)The transformation of an impulse into something socially constructive.
Sublimierung, Sublimation
сублима́цияsublimácija
субліма́ціяsublimácija
(psychology) modifying the natural expression of an impulse or instinct (especially a sexual one) to one that is socially acceptable
(countable, uncountable)Elevation; exaltation; a making sublime.
Examples
2 sentencesThe process by which substances are turned directly from a solid state into a gas is called sublimation.
deDer Prozess, bei dem Stoffe direkt vom festen in den gasförmigen Zustand übergehen, heißt Sublimation.
On Pluto, ice turns directly into gas and this is called sublimation.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English sublimacioun, sublimacion, from Medieval Latin sublīmātiō, from LatinFrom Middle English sublimacioun, sublimacion, from Medieval Latin sublīmātiō, from Latin sublīmō (“to raise, to elevate”, verb).
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Forms
plural: sublimations| Singular | sublimation |
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Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
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