̘. ̈n.ˈsʌblɪmɪt v.,
adj., & n. --v.tr. 1
divert the energy of (a
primitive impulse,
esp. sexual)
into a culturally higher
activity. 2 Chem.
convert (a substance)
from the
solid state directly to
its vapour by
heat,
and usu.
allow it to
solidify again. 3
refine;
purify;
idealize. --adj. 1 Chem. (of a substance) sublimated. 2 purified,
refined. --n. Chem. 1 a sublimated
substance. 2 =
corrosive sublimate. øøsublimation n. [L sublimare sublimatSUBLIME v.]