sublim

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Sublimated p. pr. & vb. n. Sublimating. ] [ L. sublimatus, p. p. of sublimare to raise, elevate, fr. sublimis high: cf. F. sublimer. See Sublime, a., and cf. Surlime, v. t. ] 1. To bring by heat into the state of vapor, which, on cooling, returns again to the solid state; as, to sublimate sulphur or camphor. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To refine and exalt; to heighten; to elevate. [ 1913 Webster ]

The precepts of Christianity are . . . so apt to cleanse and sublimate the more gross and corrupt. Dr. H. More. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Psychology) To redirect the energy (of sexual or other biological drives) into a more socially acceptable or constructive form. [ PJC ]

n. [ LL. sublimatum. ] (Chem.) A product obtained by sublimation; hence, also, a purified product so obtained. [ 1913 Webster ]

Corrosive sublimate. (Chem.) mercuric chloride. See Corrosive sublimate under Corrosive. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ LL. sublimatus. ] Brought into a state of vapor by heat, and again condensed as a solid. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Refined by, or as by, sublimation; exalted; purified. [ 1913 Webster ]

[ Words ] whose weight best suits a sublimated strain. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ LL. sublimatio: cf. F. sublimation. ] 1. (Chem.) The act or process of subliming, or the state or result of being sublimed. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The act of heightening or improving; exaltation; elevation; purification. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. That which is sublimed; the product of a purifying process. [ 1913 Webster ]

Religion is the perfection, refinement, and sublimation of morality. South. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A vessel used for sublimation. [ 1913 Webster ]

Vials, crosslets, and sublimatories. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Used for sublimation; as, sublimatory vessels. Boyle. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. (Chem.) To pass off in vapor, with immediate condensation; specifically, to evaporate or volatilize from the solid state without apparent melting; -- said of those substances, like arsenic, benzoic acid, etc., which do not exhibit a liquid form on heating, except under increased pressure. [ 1913 Webster ]