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socially | sublimate |

As a adverb socially

is in a social manner; sociably.

As a verb sublimate is

(ambitransitive|physics) to change state from a solid to a gas (or from a gas to a solid) without passing through the liquid state.

As a noun sublimate is

(chemistry) a product obtained by sublimation.

socially

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a social manner; sociably.
  • In social contexts
  • sublimate

    English

    Verb

    (sublimat)
  • (ambitransitive, physics) To change state from a solid to a gas (or from a gas to a solid) without passing through the liquid state.
  • To purify or refine a substance through such a change of state.
  • (psychoanalysis) To modify the natural expression of a sexual or primitive instinct in a socially acceptable manner; to divert the energy of such an instinct into some acceptable activity.
  • (archaic) To raise to a place of honor; to refine and exalt; to heighten; to elevate.
  • * Dr. H. More
  • The precepts of Christianity are so apt to cleanse and sublimate the more gross and corrupt.

    See also

    * freeze-dry

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (chemistry) A product obtained by sublimation.
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