sublimate
US /ˈsʌb.lə.meɪt/
UK /ˈsʌb.lə.meɪt/
1.
sublimar, transformar
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.
Intentó sublimar su ira en la escritura creativa.
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Artists often sublimate their personal struggles into their work.
Los artistas a menudo subliman sus luchas personales en su obra.
2.
sublimar, pasar directamente de sólido a gas
to change directly from solid to vapor without melting
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Dry ice will sublimate at room temperature.
El hielo seco se sublimará a temperatura ambiente.
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Iodine can also sublimate when heated.
El yodo también puede sublimarse cuando se calienta.