01 v. t. To bring by heat into the state of vapor, which, on cooling, returns again to the solid state; as, to sublimate sulphur or camphor.
imp. & p. p.
Sublimated; p. pr. & vb. n.
Sublimating
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1.
To bring by heat into the state of vapor, which, on cooling, returns again to the solid state; as, to sublimate sulphur or camphor.
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To refine and exalt; to heighten; to elevate.“The precepts of Christianity are . . . so apt to cleanse and sublimate the more gross and corrupt.” — Dr. H. More.
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To redirect the energy (of sexual or other biological drives) into a more socially acceptable or constructive form.(Psychology)