Sublimate /(?)/

Sub·li·mate

Sublimate

v. t.

imp. & p. p. Sublimated; p. pr. & vb. n. Sublimating

  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.
  2. To refine and exalt; to heighten; to elevate.
    The precepts of Christianity are . . . so apt to cleanse and sublimate the more gross and corrupt.
  3. To redirect the energy (of sexual or other biological drives) into a more socially acceptable or constructive form. (Psychology)

Sublimate

n.
  1. A product obtained by sublimation; hence, also, a purified product so obtained. (Chem.)

Phrases & Compounds
Corrosive sublimate
mercuric chloride. See Corrosive sublimate under Corrosive.

Sublimate

a.
  1. Brought into a state of vapor by heat, and again condensed as a solid.