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Sublimation vs Combustion - What's the difference?

sublimation | combustion |

As nouns the difference between sublimation and combustion

is that sublimation is while combustion is combustion.

sublimation

English

Noun

(-)
  • The transition of a substance from the solid phase directly to the vapor state such that it does not pass through the intermediate liquid phase.
  • The transformation of an impulse into something socially constructive.
  • combustion

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (chemistry) The act or process of burning.
  • A process where two chemicals are combined to produce heat.
  • A process wherein a fuel is combined with oxygen, usually at high temperature, releasing heat.
  • (figuratively) Violent agitation, tumult.
  • * Mede
  • There [were] great combustions and divisions among the heads of the university.
  • * Dryden
  • But say from whence this new combustion springs.

    Synonyms

    * (act or process of burning) incineration, cremation

    Hyponyms

    * deflagration * detonation