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sublimation

/ˌsʌblɪˈmeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does sublimation mean?

noun

The process by which a substance changes directly from the solid to the gas state without going through the liquid phase. In psychology, the process of redirecting unacceptable impulses or desires into more acceptable forms of expression.

Example

"The artist used sublimation to transform her anger into a beautiful painting."

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