sublimated

• Adjetivo que describe algo purificado o elevado a un estado más noble; también se usa en química para referirse a una sustancia transformada directamente de estado sólido a gaseoso.

An archaic adjective meaning refined or exalted; also used in chemistry to describe a substance that has been transformed directly from a solid to a gas.

1. Changed state directly from solid to gasC1formalscientific

   Passing or having passed from the solid to the gaseous state (or vice versa) without becoming liquid.

   sublimado

   • The sublimated carbon dioxide formed a dry ice fog.
   • Sublimated iodine crystals left a purple vapor in the flask.
   • The chemist studied the sublimated compound under controlled conditions.

   Sinónimossublimed

• Verbo que significa transformar una sustancia sólida directamente en gas sin pasar por el estado líquido, o redirigir impulsos o deseos hacia actividades más elevadas o refinadas.

A verb meaning to transform a solid directly into a gas without passing through a liquid phase, or to redirect impulses into higher pursuits.

1. Redirect impulsesC1formalscientific

   To channel instinctual or primitive urges into socially acceptable or productive activities.

   Sublimar (impulsos)

   • He sublimated his anger into a powerful artistic performance.
   • Many athletes sublimate their competitive drive into rigorous training.
   • She learned to sublimate her frustration by writing poetry.

   Sinónimoschannelconvertdivertelevateharnessredirectrefinetransform

   Antónimosactexpressindulgerelease

2. Refine or elevateC2formalart

   To make something more refined, subtle, or pure in nature.

   Sublimar (refinar o elevar)

   • The poet sublimated everyday language into beautiful verse.
   • His experiences were sublimated into a profound philosophy.
   • The artist sublimated raw emotion into a masterpiece.

   Sinónimoselevateennobleexaltpurifyrefinetransmute

   Antónimoscontaminatecorruptdebasedegradepollutetaintvitiate

3. Purify by distillationC1formalscientific

   To remove impurities from a substance and increase its concentration through a process of heating and cooling.

   Purificar por destilación

   • The chemist sublimated the compound to obtain a pure sample.
   • They sublimated the crude oil to separate its components.
   • The laboratory sublimated the metal to remove contaminants.

   Sinónimoscleansepurifyrectifyrefine

4. Phase change (solid to gas)C1formalscientific

   To change or cause to change directly from a solid state into a vapor without first becoming a liquid.

   Sublimar (cambio de fase)

   • Dry ice sublimates at room temperature, turning directly into carbon dioxide gas.
   • The snow sublimated under the intense sun without melting.
   • Certain chemicals sublimate when heated under low pressure.

   Sinónimossublime

   Antónimosdeposit

5. Vaporize and recondenseC1formalscientific

   To vaporize a substance and then condense it again, often as a method of purification.

   Sublimar (por calentamiento y condensación)

   • The process sublimated the iodine, leaving impurities behind.
   • They sublimated the sample to collect a purified residue.
   • The chemist sublimated the substance to analyze its composition.

   Sinónimossublime

   Antónimosdissolvemeltsolidify