sublimation

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noun

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