sublimation in Dutch
sublimation in Dutch is vervluchtigen, sublimatie — sublimation means the change of a solid directly into a gas without passing through a liquid stage, and sometimes the reverse change from gas straight to solid.
sublimation in Dutch
vervluchtigen
(chemistry) 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. [from late 14th c.]
sublimatie
(chemistry) 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. [from late 14th c.]
What does "sublimation" mean?
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noun The change of a solid directly into a gas without passing through a liquid stage, and sometimes the reverse change from gas straight to solid.
"Dry ice does not melt; it disappears by sublimation into carbon dioxide gas."
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noun In psychology, the process of redirecting an urge that cannot be acted on directly — often an aggressive or sexual one — into an activity that is socially acceptable or creative.
"He described his boxing as a sublimation of a temper he could not otherwise control."
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noun A printing method in which solid dye is turned into gas by heat and bonded into fabric or a coated surface.
"The mugs are decorated by dye sublimation, so the image will not peel."
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sublimation in a sentence
- Dry ice does not melt; it disappears by sublimation into carbon dioxide gas.
- Snow can vanish from a mountainside by sublimation even when the temperature never rises above freezing.
- He described his boxing as a sublimation of a temper he could not otherwise control.
- The mugs are decorated by dye sublimation, so the image will not peel.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "sublimation" in Dutch?
"sublimation" in Dutch is vervluchtigen, sublimatie. sublimation means: The change of a solid directly into a gas without passing through a liquid stage, and sometimes the reverse change from gas straight to solid.
How do you use "sublimation" in a sentence?
Example: "Dry ice does not melt; it disappears by sublimation into carbon dioxide gas." In Dutch, "sublimation" is vervluchtigen, sublimatie.
Are there other ways to say "sublimation" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "sublimation": vervluchtigen, sublimatie.
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