sublimate

• Adjetivo que descreve algo que foi purificado, refinado ou elevado a um estado superior, usado frequentemente em contexto psicológico ou químico.

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.

   Sublimado

   • 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.

   Sinônimosrefined

   Antônimosadulteratedcontaminatedimpurepollutedtaintedunrefined

• Substantivo que designa o produto sólido obtido pela sublimação de uma substância, isto é, quando ela passa do estado gasoso diretamente ao sólido; também se usa para o depósito sólido formado por esse processo.

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.

   Sublimado

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

• Verbo que significa transformar uma substância sólida diretamente em gás, sem passar pela fase líquida, ou redirecionar impulsos para atividades mais elevadas ou socialmente aceitáveis.

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

   • 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.

   Sinônimoschannelconvertdivertelevateharnessredirectrefinetransform

   Antônimosactexpressindulgerelease

2. Refine or elevateC2formalart

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

   Refinar

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

   Sinônimoselevateennobleexaltpurifyrefinetransmute

   Antônimoscontaminatecorruptdebasedegradepollutetaintvitiate

3. Purify by distillationC1formalscientific

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

   Purificar por sublimação

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscleansepurifyrectifyrefine

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

   • 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.

   Sinônimossublime

   Antônimosdeposit

5. Vaporize and recondenseC1formalscientific

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

   Sublimar

   • 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.

   Sinônimossublime

   Antônimosdissolvemeltsolidify