sublimate

/sˈʌblɪmˌe‍ɪt/

/sˈʌblᵻmˌeɪt/

Sublimate

the product of vaporization of a solid

to sublimate

MAIN VERB

vaporize and then condense right back again

synonyms : sublime

remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillation

synonyms : distill

make more subtle or refined

synonyms : rarefy

change or cause to change directly from a solid into a vapor without first melting

synonyms : sublime

direct energy or urges into useful activities

sublimate

made pure

Examples

1. Were we sublimating some instinct toward flirtation and courtship?

2. The ice is always sublimating away into the atmosphere.

3. It's sublimating!

4. Previously Davros' mind had been sublimated by a Dalek consciousness.