sublimate

• Adjectif décrivant quelque chose qui a été purifié, ennobli ou élevé à un état plus haut, souvent utilisé dans un contexte psychologique ou chimique.

An adjective describing something that has been refined, purified, or elevated to a higher state, often used in psychological or chemical contexts.

1. Made pure or refinedC2formal

   Having been purified or refined, often through a process of sublimation.

   sublimé (purifié)

   • The sublimate substance was used in the laboratory experiment.
   • After careful processing, the sublimate compound was free of impurities.
   • The chemist examined the sublimate crystals under a microscope.

   Synonymesrefined

   Antonymesadulteratedcontaminatedimpurepollutedtaintedunrefined

• Nom désignant le produit solide obtenu par chauffage puis refroidissement d'une substance, généralement lors d'une sublimation. Peut aussi désigner le résultat de ce processus de transformation directe de l'état solide à l'état gazeux et inversement.

A noun referring to the solid product obtained when a substance is heated and then cooled, typically during the process of sublimation.

1. Sublimed substanceC1formalscientific

   The solid product obtained when a substance is heated and its vapor condenses directly into a solid without passing through a liquid phase.

   Sublimé (produit)

   • The chemist collected the sublimate on a cold surface.
   • Camphor forms a white sublimate when heated.
   • The sublimate was analyzed under a microscope.

• Verbe signifiant le passage direct d'un corps solide à l'état gazeux sans passer par l'état liquide, ou la canalisation d'impulsions vers des activités plus élevées ou plus nobles.

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.

   Sublimer (au sens psychanalytique)

   • 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.

   Synonymeschannelconvertdivertelevateharnessredirectrefinetransform

   Antonymesactexpressindulgerelease

2. Refine or elevateC2formalart

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

   Élever, purifier

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

   Synonymeselevateennobleexaltpurifyrefinetransmute

   Antonymescontaminatecorruptdebasedegradepollutetaintvitiate

3. Purify by distillationC1formalscientific

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

   Sublimer (par distillation)

   • 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.

   Synonymescleansepurifyrectifyrefine

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.

   Sublimer (changement d'état solide→gaz)

   • 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.

   Synonymessublime

   Antonymesdeposit

5. Vaporize and recondenseC1formalscientific

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

   sublimer

   • 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.

   Synonymessublime

   Antonymesdissolvemeltsolidify