sublimation

Noun

  1. (chemistry) a change directly from the solid to the gaseous state without becoming liquid
    • Less specific
      • transformation
      • transmutation
      • shift
    • Related
      • sublime
      • sublimate
    • Topic Members
      • chemistry
      • chemical science
  2. (psychology) modifying the natural expression of an impulse or instinct (especially a sexual one) to one that is socially acceptable
    • Less specific
      • change
      • alteration
      • modification
    • Related
      • sublimate
    • Topic Members
      • psychology
      • psychological science