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sublimation

[suhb-luh-mey-shuhn]

sublimation Definition

  • 1the process of turning a solid directly into a gas, without becoming a liquid first
  • 2the process of channeling negative emotions or impulses into positive or constructive actions or behaviors

Using sublimation: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sublimation" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Dry ice undergoes sublimation when exposed to room temperature.

  • Example

    In psychology, sublimation is considered a mature defense mechanism.

  • Example

    The artist channeled his anger into his paintings as a form of sublimation.

sublimation Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with sublimation

  • the process of redirecting sexual energy into other channels, such as creative work or intellectual pursuits

    Example

    Freud believed that sexual sublimation was necessary for the development of civilization.

  • the temperature and pressure at which a substance undergoes sublimation

    Example

    The sublimation point of dry ice is -78.5°C.

  • a printing process that uses heat to transfer dye onto materials such as fabric or plastic

    Example

    Sublimation printing is commonly used to create custom t-shirts and mugs.

Origins of sublimation

from Latin 'sublimare', meaning 'to raise up'

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Summary: sublimation in Brief

Sublimation [suhb-luh-mey-shuhn] can refer to the process of turning a solid directly into a gas, or to the psychological process of channeling negative emotions into positive behaviors. Examples include dry ice undergoing sublimation, and an artist using painting as a form of sublimation for their anger.

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