sublimate

adjective

  1. 1

    made pure

noun

  1. 1

    the product of vaporization of a solid

verb

  1. 1

    vaporize and then condense right back again

  2. 2

    change or cause to change directly from a solid into a vapor without first melting

    sublime iodine

    some salts sublime when heated

  3. 3

    remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillation

    purify the water

  4. 4

    make more subtle or refined

  5. 5

    direct energy or urges into useful activities

Synonyms

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