sublimated

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.

• 🇷🇺Устаревшее прилагательное, означающее очищенный или возвышенный; также используется в химии для описания вещества, которое было преобразовано непосредственно из твердого состояния в газообразное.

1. Changed state directly from solid to gas C1 formal scientific

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

   • 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.

   🇷🇺Возогнанный

   Синонимы: sublimed

• more sublimated comparative form
• most sublimated superlative form

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

• 🇷🇺Глагол, означающий превращение твёрдого вещества непосредственно в газ, минуя жидкую фазу, или перенаправление импульсов в более возвышенные занятия.

1. Redirect impulses C1 formal scientific

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

   • 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.

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   Синонимы: channelconvertdivertelevateharnessredirectrefinetransform

   Антонимы: actexpressindulgerelease

2. Refine or elevate C2 formal art

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

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

   🇷🇺Облагородить

   Синонимы: elevateennobleexaltpurifyrefinetransmute

   Антонимы: contaminatecorruptdebasedegradepollutetaintvitiate

3. Purify by distillation C1 formal scientific

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

   • 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.

   🇷🇺Очищать возгонкой

   Синонимы: cleansepurifyrectifyrefine

4. Phase change (solid to gas) C1 formal scientific

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

   • 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.

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   Синонимы: sublime

   Антонимы: deposit

5. Vaporize and recondense C1 formal scientific

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

   • 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.

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   Синонимы: sublime

   Антонимы: dissolvemeltsolidify

• sublimated past participle
• sublimated past simple
• sublimating present participle
• sublimates third person singular