How to pronounce Sublimate?

The correct way to pronounce Sublimate is [SUHB-luh-mayt]. Emphasis is on the 2 syllable. To learn how to pronounce Sublimate, listen and repeat:

What's the definition of Sublimate?

Sublimate – to sublimate means to cause a substance, especially a solid, to change directly into a vapor without becoming a liquid. It can also refer to redirecting or transforming an instinct or impulse into a more socially acceptable activity or drive. This process can occur in various scientific and psychological contexts. In chemistry, sublimation is observed in substances like dry ice or iodine. The term is often used metaphorically to describe personal development or emotional maturity.

Examples of usage of Sublimate

  1. Many solids can sublimate when heated, such as dry ice which turns directly into carbon dioxide gas.
  2. He learned to sublimate his anger into creative projects instead of expressing it destructively.
  3. The scientist conducted an experiment to sublimate the ice into water vapor under specific conditions.
  4. In psychological terms, she decided to sublimate her frustrations through writing and painting.
  5. As a child, he would sublimate his fear of rejection by seeking approval through academic success.