noun
1. (chemistry) a change directly from the solid to the gaseous state without becoming liquid
• Derivationally related forms: ↑sublimate
• Topics: ↑chemistry, ↑chemical science
• Hypernyms: ↑transformation, ↑transmutation, ↑shift
2. (psychology) modifying the natural expression of an impulse or instinct (especially a sexual one) to one that is socially acceptable
• Derivationally related forms: ↑sublimate
• Topics: ↑psychology, ↑psychological science
• Hypernyms: ↑change, ↑alteration, ↑modification
Useful english dictionary. 2012.