Sublimate
['sʌblɪmeɪt] or ['sʌblɪmet]
Definition
(noun.) the product of vaporization of a solid.
(verb.) direct energy or urges into useful activities.
(adj.) made pure .
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Definition
(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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Synonyms and Synonymous
v. a. [1]. (Chem.) Sublime.[2]. Refine, exalt, elevate, heighten.
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Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Vaporize, refine, heighten, elevate
ANT:Solidify, crystallize, indurate, coarsen, worsen, degrade, deprave, lower
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Definition
v.t. to elevate: to refine and exalt: to purify by raising by heat into vapour which again becomes solid.—n. the product of sublimation.—adj. Sublī′mable.—n. Sublimā′tion the act of purifying by raising into vapour by heat and condensing by cold: elevation: exaltation.—adj. Sub′limātory.—n. a vessel used in sublimation.
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Examples
- Dissolve the corrosive sublimate in three ounces of the orange-flower water, add the hydrochloric acid, and set aside. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- They discovered many new substances, such as alcohol,[334] potash, nitrate of silver, corrosive sublimate, and nitric and sulphuric acid. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- We say that knocking is a sign of the sorehead and we sublimate criticism by saying that every knock is a boost. Walter Lippmann. A Preface to Politics.
- The second bath is prepared by mixing 2-1/2 parts of corrosive sublimate with 100 parts of water. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- Corrosive Sublimate Bi-Chloride of Mercury. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- Dissolve the negrosine in a quart of hot water; dissolve the corrosive sublimate and dextrine in the remaining quart, and pour all together. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- Objects, such as furniture, which cannot be boiled, are disinfected by the use of any one of several chemicals, such as sulphur, carbolic acid, chloride of lime, corrosive sublimate, etc. Bertha M. Clark. General Science.
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