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Sublimation

Definition

The process by which a solid changes directly into a gas, without going through the liquid phase, or a psychological process where a person redirects their unacceptable thoughts or impulses into more socially acceptable behaviors or activities.

Example Sentences

1The scientist studied the sublimation of dry ice, observing how it changed from a solid to a gas without melting.
2Is the sublimation of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere a significant factor in climate change?
3Freud believed that sublimation was a defense mechanism that allowed people to redirect their repressed desires into creative pursuits.
4The artist's use of sublimation in her sculptures allowed her to transform her emotions into beautiful and thought-provoking pieces.
5Researchers have been studying the sublimation of water ice on Mars, which has implications for understanding the planet's geology and potential habitability.

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