sublimate

US /ˈsʌb.lə.meɪt/
UK /ˈsʌb.lə.meɪt/
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1.

to redirect the energy of a primitive or instinctual impulse into a more socially acceptable activity

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He tried to sublimate his anger into creative writing.
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Artists often sublimate their personal struggles into their work.
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2.

to change directly from solid to vapor without melting

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Dry ice will sublimate at room temperature.
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Iodine can also sublimate when heated.
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