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Result for Sublimate

Sublimate (v. t.)

To bring by heat into the state of vapor, which, on cooling, returns again to the solid state; as, to sublimate sulphur or camphor.

Sublimate (v. t.)

To refine and exalt; to heighten; to elevate.

Sublimate (n.)

A product obtained by sublimation; hence, also, a purified product so obtained.

Sublimate (a.)

Brought into a state of vapor by heat, and again condensed as a solid.