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sublimate

/ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does sublimate mean?

verb

to change or cause something to change directly into a gas or vapour, often with a change in state or form, or to raise something to a higher level of excellence or perfection.

Example

"The scientist was able to sublimate the solid carbon dioxide into a gas, which then expanded rapidly."

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