sublimation

• Sustantivo con dos significados principales: en química, el paso directo de una sustancia del estado sólido al gaseoso sin pasar por el estado líquido; en psicología, el proceso de redirigir un impulso o instinto, especialmente sexual, hacia una actividad socialmente aceptable.

A noun with two primary meanings: in chemistry, it refers to the direct transition of a substance from a solid to a gaseous state without passing through a liquid phase; in psychology, it describes the process of channeling an impulse or instinct, especially a sexual one, into a socially acceptable activity.

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1. Phase transition in chemistryB2formalscientific

   The process by which a solid changes directly into a gas without first becoming a liquid.

   Sublimación (cambio de fase)

   • Dry ice undergoes sublimation at room temperature.
   • The sublimation of snow in cold climates can occur without melting.
   • Scientists study sublimation to understand material properties.

2. Psychological defense mechanismC1formal

   The process of channeling unacceptable impulses or desires, especially sexual ones, into socially acceptable activities or behaviors.

   Sublimación

   • Sublimation can turn aggressive urges into a passion for competitive sports.
   • Art is often considered a form of sublimation for intense emotions.
   • The psychologist explained how sublimation helps individuals cope with inner conflicts.