SUBLIMATION

sublimation

(noun) (psychology) modifying the natural expression of an impulse or instinct (especially a sexual one) to one that is socially acceptable

sublimation

(noun) (chemistry) a change directly from the solid to the gaseous state without becoming liquid

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

sublimation (countable and uncountable, plural sublimations)

(chemistry) The transition of a substance from the solid phase directly to the vapor state such that it does not pass through the intermediate liquid phase. [from late 14th c.]

(psychology) The transformation of an impulse into something socially constructive. [from 20th c.]

Elevation; exaltation; a making sublime.

Source: Wiktionary

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Sub"li*ma`tion, n. Etym: [LL. sublimatio: cf. F. sublimation.]

1. (Chem.)

Definition: The act or process of subliming, or the state or result of being sublimed.

2. The act of heightening or improving; exaltation; elevation; purification.

3. That which is sublimed; the product of a purifying process. Religion is the perfection, refinement, and sublimation of morality. South.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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