Meaning Of Sublimate

v. t.

To bring by heat into the state of vapor, which, on cooling, returns again to the solid state; as, to sublimate sulphur or camphor.

v. t.

To refine and exalt; to heighten; to elevate.

n.

A product obtained by sublimation; hence, also, a purified product so obtained.

a.

Brought into a state of vapor by heat, and again condensed as a solid.