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Sublimation vs Sublimity - What's the difference?

sublimation | sublimity |

As nouns the difference between sublimation and sublimity

is that sublimation is 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 while sublimity is the state of being sublime.

sublimation

English

Noun

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  • 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.

    • sublimity

    English

    Noun

  • (uncountable) The state of being sublime.
  • (countable) Something sublime.