sublimation


Definition: Meaning of, sublimation in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˌsʌblɪˈmeɪʃən /

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sublimation sublimations
  1. chemistry a change directly from the solid to the gaseous state without becoming liquid
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  2. especially a sexual one psychology modifying the natural expression of an impulse or instinct to one that is socially acceptable
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sublimation used in phrases

  • heat of sublimation (noun)
    1. heat absorbed by a unit mass of material when it changes from a solid to a gaseous state
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