SUBLIMABLE

Etymology

Adjective

sublimable (not comparable)

(chemistry) Capable of being sublimed or sublimated.

Source: Wiktionary


Sub*lim"a*ble, a. Etym: [Cf. F. sublimable. See Sublime., v. t.]

Definition: Capable of being sublimed or sublimated.

– Sub*lim"a*ble*ness, n. Boyle.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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