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sublimating

/ˈsʌblɪmeɪtɪŋ/

sublimatingnoun

/ˈsʌblɪmeɪtɪŋ/

/ˈsʌbləˌmeɪtɪŋ/

Gerund: the act or process of sublimating in physical or psychological contexts.

Definitions

The physical act or process of changing directly from a solid to a gas without passing through the liquid phase.

Sublimating is easily observed when dry ice turns straight into carbon-dioxide vapor.

The psychological act of redirecting instinctual impulses into socially acceptable or constructive activities.

For many artists, sublimating serves as a healthy outlet for intense emotions.

sublimatinggerund / present participle

/ˈsʌb.lɪ.meɪ.tɪŋ/

/ˈsʌb.lɪˌmeɪ.tɪŋ/

Used as a participial adjective for substances or impulses undergoing sublimation.

Translations

сублимирующий

The sublimating substance turned directly from solid to gas.

Сублимирующее вещество превратилось непосредственно из твердого состояния в газ.

Definitions

Undergoing or causing a change from a solid to a gas without passing through the liquid state.

The sublimating ice left a thin mist in the air as it transformed directly into vapor.

Transforming or redirecting an instinctual impulse into a more socially acceptable or constructive form.

His sublimating tendencies allowed him to channel his aggressive energy into competitive sports.

sublimateverb

sublimating

Gerund

sublimated

Past Simple

sublimated

Past Participle

sublimating

Gerund

/ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/

Translations

сублимировать

The artist was able to sublimate his anger into a beautiful painting.

Художник смог сублимировать свой гнев в красивую картину.

Additional translations

перевести в высокие ценности

очистить через возвышение

Definitions

To divert or modify an instinctual impulse into a culturally higher or socially more acceptable activity.

He sublimated his aggressive impulses by taking up boxing.

To cause a substance to change directly from a solid to a gas without becoming liquid.

The chemist sublimated the iodine crystals by heating them gently.

To change directly from a solid to a gas without passing through a liquid phase; to undergo sublimation.

Dry ice sublimates rapidly at room temperature.

Synonyms

sublimatenoun

Definitions

A substance that has been transformed from a solid to a gas without passing through a liquid phase.

The chemist collected the sublimate from the walls of the container after the experiment.

A socially acceptable or creative result produced by the diversion of instinctual energy.

His sculpture was a sublimate of his early frustrations.

sublimateadjective

Definitions

Relating to or produced by sublimation.

The condenser walls were coated with sublimate crystals.