sublimation
1. (chemistry) a change directly from the solid to the gaseous state without becoming liquid • Derivationally related forms: sublimate • Topics: chemistry, chemical science • Hypernyms: transformation, transmutation, shift 2. (psychology) modifying the natural expression of an impulse or instinct (especially a sexual one) to one that is socially acceptable • Derivationally related forms: sublimate • Topics: psychology, psychological science • Hypernyms: change, alteration, modification
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