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sublimate | undefined |

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.

As an adjective undefined is

lacking a definition or value.

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.

    Related terms

    * corrosive sublimate * sublimation * sublime

    See also

    * freeze-dry

    Noun

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

    English

    Adjective

    (wikipedia undefined) (-)
  • Lacking a definition or value.
  • (mathematics, computing) That does not have a meaning and is thus not assigned an interpretation.
    • The result of division by zero is undefined .

    Antonyms

    * defined