Sublimation is the process of going directly from the solid phase of matter to the gas / vapor phase of matter.
Dry ice is an excellent example of sublimation.
Dry ice sublimes some solid CO2 into CO2 gas at room temperature and pressure.
2006-07-30 21:06:46
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answered by mrjeffy321 7
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Sublimation (physics), the change from solid to gas without passing the liquid state
Sublimation (psychology), the transformation of emotions
Dye sublimation, the transference of printed images to a synthetic substrate by the application of heat
2006-07-31 04:07:07
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answered by Anonymous
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Sublimation is the process of going directly from the solid phase of matter to the gas / vapor phase of matter. A classic example of sublimation is the burning of camphor. Within no time the solid camphor gets converted to gaseous form without being converted into a liquid,
2006-07-31 04:27:06
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answered by RAMA K 2
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Direct change of a matter from solid to gaseoius state is termed as "sublimation"
2006-07-31 04:57:19
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answered by Ω Nookey™ 7
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Sublimation is change of phase from solid to gas/vapor without the formation to liquid phase. Ex, water below triple point, Iodine
2006-07-31 04:11:34
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answered by sures 3
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Here's what the dictionary says.
Main Entry: 1sub·li·mate
Function: transitive verb
Pronunciation: 's&-bl&-"mAt
Inflected Form(s): -mat·ed ; -mat·ing
Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin sublimatus, past participle of sublimare
1 a : SUBLIME 1 b archaic : to improve or refine as if by subliming
2 : to divert the expression of (an instinctual desire or impulse) from its primitive form to one that is considered more socially or culturally acceptable
- sub·li·ma·tion/"s&-bl&-'mA-sh&n/ noun
2006-07-31 04:13:09
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answered by mysterious755 2
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goes directly from solid to gas. take dry ice. solid when really cold at RT it sublimates.
2006-07-31 11:06:04
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answered by shiara_blade 6
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To cause (a solid or gas) to change state without becoming a liquid.
2006-07-31 04:08:02
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answered by lakersforlife 3
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SUBLIMATION : THE PROCESS OF BECOMING A SOLID DIRECTLY INTO A VAPOUR IS CALLED SUBLIMATION.
EXAMPLE :SULPHUR.
2006-07-31 04:15:26
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answered by Anonymous
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Check www.dictionary.com
2006-07-31 04:07:07
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answered by JC 1
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