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What does sublimation mean?

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  1. The transition of a substance from the solid phase directly to the vapor state such that it does not pass through the intermediate liquid phase.
  2. The transformation of an impulse into something socially constructive.
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This is possibly due to the sublimation of the hoarfrost and subsequent increase in low level moisture after sunrise.
In a manner similar to the vaporization of a liquid, sublimation of a solid may occur over a wide range of temperature.
It should be noted that Kristeva's analysis already separates the symbolic speech of the law from sacrifice, as a sublimation of violence.
Mass losses from glaciers result from the processes of sublimation, iceberg calving and melt.
It is an arduous journey of spiritual sublimation and distillation to even get to the point where the Oath is even an option.
Steam: A gas resulting from the vaporization of a liquid or the sublimation of a solid, generated by condensing or non-condensing turbines.

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