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What is another word for Sublimation? – 154 Sublimation Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    transfiguration transformation metamorphosis conversion change alteration modification refinement purification elevation transcendence spiritualization idealization glorification deification exaltation magnification intensification concentration distillation crystallization solidification vaporization condensation rarefaction transmutation alchemy transmogrification remaking rebirth regeneration renewal revitalization resurrection reformation reconstruction rehabilitation restoration sanctification beatification

    Meaning of Sublimation

    The primary meaning of "sublimation" refers to the process of converting a solid directly into a gas without going through the liquid phase, or the act of diverting or redirecting one's thoughts or desires into more acceptable or productive channels.

    Definitions

    • The transition of a substance from the solid to the gas phase without going through the liquid phase
    • * The process of diverting or redirecting one's thoughts or desires into more acceptable or productive channels, especially in psychoanalytic theory
    • * A process of refinement or purification, especially in alchemy or chemistry

    Etymology of Sublimation

    The word "sublimation" comes from the Latin "sublimare," meaning "to raise" or "to elevate," and the suffix "-ation," which forms a noun indicating a process or action
    Historically, the term was used in alchemy to describe the process of purifying or transforming base metals into gold, and later in chemistry to describe the transition of a substance from solid to gas

    Example Uses

    • The sublimation of dry ice creates a spooky fog effect
    • * Through sublimation, the artist was able to channel her grief into a powerful and moving piece of music
    • * The process of sublimation is used in the production of certain medications

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    condensation solidification coagulation crystallization precipitation deposition sedimentation accumulation aggregation conglomeration coalescence fusion amalgamation consolidation unification materialization substantiation realization actualization actualisation manifestation incarnation embodiment concretion densification thickening gelation jellification clotting curdling setting hardening

    Related Nouns

    chemistry physics alchemy psychoanalysis psychology transformation conversion refinement purification elevation transcendence spiritualization idealization glorification deification exaltation magnification intensification concentration distillation crystallization solidification vaporization condensation

    Related Verbs

    transform convert refine purify elevate transcend spiritualize idealize glorify deify exalt magnify intensify concentrate distill crystallize solidify vaporize condense sublime rarefy transmute alter change modify metabolize

    Related Adjectives

    chemical physical alchemical psychoanalytic psychological transformative convertible refined purified elevated transcendent spiritual ideal glorious deified exalted magnified intensified concentrated distilled crystalline solid gaseous vaporous condensed sublime rarefied transmuted altered changed modified metabolic