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. sublimation n.
[ L sublimare sublimat- SUBLIME v. ]