What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Subclimates vs Sublimates - What's the difference?

subclimates | sublimates |

As a noun subclimates

is .

As a verb sublimates is

(sublimate).

subclimates

English

Noun

(head)
  • sublimates

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (sublimate)

  • 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.
  • ----