sublimation

1. (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

2. (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

3. (countable, uncountable)Elevation; exaltation; a making sublime.

1. The 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. — Zaghawa

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2. On Pluto, ice turns directly into gas and this is called sublimation.

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