Definition of 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.
  • (v. t.) To refine and exalt; to heighten; to elevate.
  • (n.) A product obtained by sublimation; hence, also, a purified product so obtained.
  • (a.) Brought into a state of vapor by heat, and again condensed as a solid.

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