sublimation

• Nom avec deux sens principaux : en chimie, le passage direct d'une substance de l'état solide à l'état gazeux sans passer par l'état liquide ; en psychologie, le processus de réorientation d'une pulsion ou d'un instinct, notamment sexuel, vers une activité socialement acceptable.

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.

   Sublimation (changement d'état)

   • 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.

   Sublimation (mécanisme de défense)

   • 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.