v., adj., & n.
--v.tr.
1. divert the energy of (a primitive impulse, esp. sexual) into a culturally higher activity.
2 Chem. convert (a substance) from the solid state directly to its vapour by heat, and usu. allow it to solidify again.
3 refine; purify; idealize.
--adj.
1. Chem. (of a substance) sublimated.
2 purified, refined.
--n. Chem.
1. a sublimated substance.
2 corrosive sublimate.
Derivatives:
sublimation n.
Etymology: L sublimare sublimat- SUBLIME v.