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Sublimated - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Sublimated describes a substance that transitions directly from a solid to a gas without becoming liquid, like dry ice. It can also mean channeling emotions into constructive actions.

sublimated

/ˈsʌblɪmeɪtɪd/ /ˈsʌblɪmeɪtɪd/

Definition:

Transformed directly from a solid to a gas, or channeled into a more acceptable form.

Synonyms:

refined, purified, channeled, diverted

Part of Speech:

verb, adjective

Antonyms:

repressed, suppressed

Common Collocations:

sublimated energy, sublimated desires, sublimated emotions

Derivatives:

sublimation, sublimating

Usage Tips:

Use "sublimated" to describe redirected impulses or the physical process of solid-to-gas transformation without liquefaction.

Common Phrases:

sublimated feelings, sublimated passion, sublimated anger

Etymology:

From Latin *sublimare* ("to elevate"), via French *sublimer*.

Examples:

  • 1. The heat sublimated the dry ice into vapor.
  • 2. She sublimated her frustration into creative work.
  • 3. His anger was sublimated into productive energy.
  • 4. The chemist observed how the crystals sublimated under pressure.

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