1. (noun) (chemistry) a change directly from the solid to the gaseous state without becoming liquid

• shift
• transformation
• transmutation

2. (noun) (psychology) modifying the natural expression of an impulse or instinct (especially a sexual one) to one that is socially acceptable

• alteration
• change
• modification

1. (noun) (chemistry) a change directly from the solid to the gaseous state without becoming liquid

• chemical science
• chemistry

2. (noun) (psychology) modifying the natural expression of an impulse or instinct (especially a sexual one) to one that is socially acceptable

• psychological science
• psychology

1. (noun) (chemistry) a change directly from the solid to the gaseous state without becoming liquid

• sublimate
• sublime

2. (noun) (psychology) modifying the natural expression of an impulse or instinct (especially a sexual one) to one that is socially acceptable

• sublimate