adj brought into a state of vapor by heat, and again condensed as a solid.
2. sublimate ·noun a product obtained by sublimation; hence, also, a purified product so obtained.
3. sublimate ·vt to refine and exalt; to heighten; to elevate.
4. sublimate ·vt to bring by heat into the state of vapor, which, on cooling, returns again to the solid state; as, to sublimate sulphur or camphor.