sublimation (Meaning)
sublimation (n)
(chemistry) a change directly from the solid to the gaseous state without becoming liquid
(psychology) modifying the natural expression of an impulse or instinct (especially a sexual one) to one that is socially acceptable
Synonyms & Antonyms of sublimation
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sublimation Sentence Examples
- Dry ice sublimates into gaseous carbon dioxide at room temperature.
- The powdery substance on mothballs is a result of the sublimation of naphthalene.
- Sublimation occurs when a solid directly transforms into a gas without passing through the liquid phase.
- The process of snow sublimation is a significant contributor to water loss in polar regions.
- Freeze-drying techniques rely on sublimation to preserve food without damaging its structure.
- Sublimation printing transfers dye directly from a solid onto fabric, eliminating the need for liquid inks.
- Camphor balls gradually sublime, releasing vapors that repel insects.
- In chemical purification, sublimation is used to remove impurities by selectively vaporizing the desired substance.
- The sublimation point of a solid is the temperature at which its vapor pressure equals atmospheric pressure.
- Some organic compounds, such as caffeine and nicotine, exhibit sublimation at room temperature.
FAQs About the word sublimation
(chemistry) a change directly from the solid to the gaseous state without becoming liquid, (psychology) modifying the natural expression of an impulse or instin
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Dry ice sublimates into gaseous carbon dioxide at room temperature.
The powdery substance on mothballs is a result of the sublimation of naphthalene.
Sublimation occurs when a solid directly transforms into a gas without passing through the liquid phase.
The process of snow sublimation is a significant contributor to water loss in polar regions.
