1. Verb
To bring by heat into the state of vapor, which, on cooling, returns again to the solid state; as, to sublimate sulphur or camphor.
2. Verb
To refine and exalt; to heighten; to elevate.
3. Noun
A product obtained by sublimation; hence, also, a purified product so obtained.
4. Adjective
Brought into a state of vapor by heat, and again condensed as a solid.
5. Noun
the product of vaporization of a solid
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