Subliming: meaning, definitions and examples
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subliming
[ səˈblaɪmɪŋ ]
science process
Subliming refers to the process in which a substance transitions directly from a solid to a gas without first becoming a liquid. This process is commonly observed in certain chemicals under specific temperature and pressure conditions. Sublimation occurs when the energy supplied to a solid is sufficient for the molecules to overcome intermolecular forces, allowing them to escape into the gas phase.
Synonyms
evaporation (in some contexts), sublimation, transformation.
Examples of usage
- Dry ice subliming into carbon dioxide gas.
- Iodine subliming when heated in a closed container.
- The snow on the mountains was subliming due to the low air pressure.
Translations
Translations of the word "subliming" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sublimando
🇮🇳 उपसंपादन
🇩🇪 Sublimieren
🇮🇩 sublimasi
🇺🇦 сублімація
🇵🇱 sublimacja
🇯🇵 昇華する
🇫🇷 sublimation
🇪🇸 sublimación
🇹🇷 sublimasyon
🇰🇷 승화
🇸🇦 تصعيد
🇨🇿 sublimace
🇸🇰 sublimácia
🇨🇳 升华
🇸🇮 sublimacija
🇮🇸 sublimun
🇰🇿 сублимация
🇬🇪 სუბლიმაცია
🇦🇿 sublimasiya
🇲🇽 sublimación
Etymology
The term 'sublime' originates from the Latin word 'sublimis', meaning 'uplifted' or 'elevated'. The use of 'sublime' in a scientific context, particularly with regard to phase changes, dates back to the late 17th century when scientists began exploring the behavior of substances under varying temperatures and pressures. The specific term 'sublimation' was coined later in the 19th century to describe the direct transition of a substance from solid to gas, shedding light on the properties of various materials. This process is particularly notable in chemistry, physics, and materials science, and has applications in industries ranging from food preservation to the manufacture of certain types of plastics. The fascination with sublimation continues in modern science as researchers study the behavior of various substances in extreme conditions.