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sublimation.

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.

11 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. 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.

    countable · uncountable
  2. The transformation of an impulse into something socially constructive.

    countable · uncountable
  3. Elevation; exaltation; a making sublime.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Middle English sublimacioun, sublimacion, from Medieval Latin sublīmātiō, from Latin sublīmō (“to raise, to elevate”, verb). Synchronically, sublimate + -ion.

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