Definitions for: Sublimation

[n] (psychology) modifying the natural expression of an impulse or instinct (especially a sexual one) to one that is socially acceptable
[n] (chemistry) a change directly from the solid to the gaseous state without becoming liquid

Webster (1913) Definition: Sub"li*ma`tion, n. [LL. sublimatio: cf. F.
sublimation.]
1. (Chem.) The act or process of subliming, or the state or
result of being sublimed.

2. The act of heightening or improving; exaltation;
elevation; purification.

3. That which is sublimed; the product of a purifying
process.

Religion is the perfection, refinement, and
sublimation of morality. --South.

See Also: alteration, change, modification, shift, transformation, transmutation

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