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SUBLIMATES

(noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Sublimates.

Sublimates - as a noun

The product of vaporization of a solid

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
gas4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Sublimates - as an adjective satellite

Made pure

Sublimates - as a verb

Direct energy or urges into useful activities

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
airt4redirect11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make more subtle or refined

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rarefy12subtilize20

Remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillation

Example: "Purify the water"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
distill8make purepurify14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ameliorate12amend8better8improve14meliorate11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Change or cause to change directly from a solid into a vapor without first melting

Example: "Sublime iodine"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sublime11

Vaporize and then condense right back again

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sublime11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"When ice sublimates, it goes from a solid directly to a gas without becoming a liquid."
"During the winter, the snow on the rooftops sublimates in the cold weather."
"Dry ice sublimates at a temperature of -78.5 degrees Celsius."
"When the pressure is low, carbon dioxide sublimates and forms dry ice."
"When a mothball placed in a closet sublimates, it releases a strong odor that repels insects."
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Word Game Points

Is SUBLIMATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sublimates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SUBLIMATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is SUBLIMATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sublimates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SUBLIMATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is SUBLIMATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sublimates is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SUBLIMATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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