Sublimation (Noun)
Meaning 1
(chemistry) a change directly from the solid to the gaseous state without becoming liquid.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The process of sublimation occurs when a solid changes directly to a gas, such as when dry ice turns into carbon dioxide gas.
- Sublimation is an important concept in chemistry, as it allows for the purification of substances that sublime at relatively low temperatures.
- Iodine crystals undergo sublimation when heated, releasing a purple gas that can be collected and reused.
- The sublimation of naphthalene is a common example of this process, as it is often used to demonstrate the concept in chemistry classes.
- At high altitudes, snow can undergo sublimation, changing directly from a solid to a gas without going through the liquid phase.
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Meaning 2
(psychology) modifying the natural expression of an impulse or instinct (especially a sexual one) to one that is socially acceptable.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.