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Corrosive sublimate
Sublimate Sub"li*mate, n. [LL. sublimatum.] (Chem.) A product obtained by sublimation; hence, also, a purified product so obtained. Corrosive sublimate. (Chem.) See under Corrosive.
corrosive sublimate
Bichloride Bi*chlo"ride, n. [Pref. bi- + chloride.] (Chem.) A compound consisting of two atoms of chlorine with one or more atoms of another element; -- called also dichloride. Bichloride of mercury, mercuric chloride; -- sometimes called corrosive sublimate.
Corrosive sublimate
Corrosive Cor*ro"sive (k?r-r?"s?v), a. [Cf. F. corrosif.] 1. Eating away; having the power of gradually wearing, changing, or destroying the texture or substance of a body; as, the corrosive action of an acid. ``Corrosive liquors.' --Grew. ``Corrosive famine.' --Thomson. 2. Having the quality of fretting or vexing. Care is no cure, but corrosive. --Shak. Corrosive sublimate (Chem.), mercuric chloride, HgCl2; so called because obtained by sublimation, and because of its harsh irritating action on the body tissue. Usually it is in the form of a heavy, transparent, crystalline substance, easily soluble, and of an acrid, burning taste. It is a virulent poison, a powerful antiseptic, and an excellent antisyphilitic; called also mercuric bichloride. It is to be carefully distinguished from calomel, the mild chloride of mercury.
Resublimation
Resublime Re`sub*lime", v. t. To sublime again. --Newton. -- Re*sub`li*ma"tion, n.
Resublime
Resublime Re`sub*lime", v. t. To sublime again. --Newton. -- Re*sub`li*ma"tion, n.
Sublimable
Sublimable Sub*lim"a*ble, a. [Cf. F. sublimable. See Sublime., v. t.] Capable of being sublimed or sublimated. -- Sub*lim"a*ble*ness, n. --Boyle.
Sublimableness
Sublimable Sub*lim"a*ble, a. [Cf. F. sublimable. See Sublime., v. t.] Capable of being sublimed or sublimated. -- Sub*lim"a*ble*ness, n. --Boyle.
Sublimate
Sublimate Sub"li*mate, a. [LL. sublimatus.] Brought into a state of vapor by heat, and again condensed as a solid.
Sublimate
Sublimate Sub"li*mate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Sublimated; p. pr. & vb. n. Sublimating.] [L. sublimatus, p. p. of sublimare to raise, elevate, fr. sublimis high: cf. F. sublimer. See Sublime, a., and cf. Surlime, v. t.] 1. To bring by heat into the state of vapor, which, on cooling, returns again to the solid state; as, to sublimate sulphur or camphor. 2. To refine and exalt; to heighten; to elevate. The precepts of Christianity are . . . so apt to cleanse and sublimate the more gross and corrupt. --Dr. H. More.
Sublimate
Sublimate Sub"li*mate, n. [LL. sublimatum.] (Chem.) A product obtained by sublimation; hence, also, a purified product so obtained. Corrosive sublimate. (Chem.) See under Corrosive.
Sublimated
Sublimated Sub"li*ma`ted, a. Refined by, or as by, sublimation; exalted; purified. [Words] whose weight best suits a sublimated strain. --Dryden.
Sublimated
Sublimate Sub"li*mate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Sublimated; p. pr. & vb. n. Sublimating.] [L. sublimatus, p. p. of sublimare to raise, elevate, fr. sublimis high: cf. F. sublimer. See Sublime, a., and cf. Surlime, v. t.] 1. To bring by heat into the state of vapor, which, on cooling, returns again to the solid state; as, to sublimate sulphur or camphor. 2. To refine and exalt; to heighten; to elevate. The precepts of Christianity are . . . so apt to cleanse and sublimate the more gross and corrupt. --Dr. H. More.
Sublimating
Sublimate Sub"li*mate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Sublimated; p. pr. & vb. n. Sublimating.] [L. sublimatus, p. p. of sublimare to raise, elevate, fr. sublimis high: cf. F. sublimer. See Sublime, a., and cf. Surlime, v. t.] 1. To bring by heat into the state of vapor, which, on cooling, returns again to the solid state; as, to sublimate sulphur or camphor. 2. To refine and exalt; to heighten; to elevate. The precepts of Christianity are . . . so apt to cleanse and sublimate the more gross and corrupt. --Dr. H. More.
Sublimation
Sublimation Sub"li*ma`tion, n. [LL. sublimatio: cf. F. sublimation.] 1. (Chem.) The act or process of subliming, or the state or result of being sublimed.
Sublimatory
Sublimatory Sub"li*ma*to*ry, a. Used for sublimation; as, sublimatory vessels. --Boyle.
Sublimatory
Sublimatory Sub"li*ma*to*ry, n. A vessel used for sublimation. Vials, crosslets, and sublimatories. --Chaucer.
Sublime
Sublime Sub*lime", n. That which is sublime; -- with the definite article; as: (a) A grand or lofty style in speaking or writing; a style that expresses lofty conceptions. The sublime rises from the nobleness of thoughts, the magnificence of words, or the harmonious and lively turn of the phrase. --Addison. (b) That which is grand in nature or art, as distinguished from the merely beautiful.
Sublime
Sublime Sub*lime", a. [Compar. Sublimer; superl. Sublimest.] [L. sublimis; sub under + (perhaps) a word akin to limen lintel, sill, thus meaning, up to the lintel: cf. F. sublime. Cf. Eliminate.] 1. Lifted up; high in place; exalted aloft; uplifted; lofty. Sublime on these a tower of steel is reared. --Dryden. 2. Distinguished by lofty or noble traits; eminent; -- said of persons. ``The sublime Julian leader.' --De Quincey. 3. Awakening or expressing the emotion of awe, adoration, veneration, heroic resolve, etc.; dignified; grand; solemn; stately; -- said of an impressive object in nature, of an action, of a discourse, of a work of art, of a spectacle, etc.; as, sublime scenery; a sublime deed. Easy in words thy style, in sense sublime. --Prior. Know how sublime a thing it is To suffer and be strong. --Longfellow. 4. Elevated by joy; elate. [Poetic] Their hearts were jocund and sublime, Drunk with idolatry, drunk with wine. --Milton. 5. Lofty of mien; haughty; proud. [Poetic] ``Countenance sublime and insolent.' --Spenser. His fair, large front and eye sublime declared Absolute rule. --Milton. Syn: Exalted; lofty; noble; majestic. See Grand.
Sublime
Sublime Sub*lime", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Sublimed; p. pr. & vb. n. Subliming.] [Cf. L. sublimare, F. sublimer to subject to sublimation. See Sublime, a., and cf. Sublimate, v. t.] 1. To raise on high. [Archaic] A soul sublimed by an idea above the region of vanity and conceit. --E. P. Whipple. 2. (Chem.) To subject to the process of sublimation; to heat, volatilize, and condense in crystals or powder; to distill off, and condense in solid form; hence, also, to purify. 3. To exalt; to heighten; to improve; to purify. The sun . . . Which not alone the southern wit sublimes, But ripens spirits in cold, northern climes. --Pope. 4. To dignify; to ennoble. An ordinary gift can not sublime a person to a supernatural employment. --Jer. Taylor.
Sublime
Sublime Sub*lime", v. i. (Chem.) To pass off in vapor, with immediate condensation; specifically, to evaporate or volatilize from the solid state without apparent melting; -- said of those substances, like arsenic, benzoic acid, etc., which do not exhibit a liquid form on heating, except under increased pressure.
Sublimed
Sublimed Sub*limed", a. (Chem.) Having been subjected to the process of sublimation; hence, also, purified. ``Sublimed mercurie.' --Chaucer.
Sublimed
Sublime Sub*lime", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Sublimed; p. pr. & vb. n. Subliming.] [Cf. L. sublimare, F. sublimer to subject to sublimation. See Sublime, a., and cf. Sublimate, v. t.] 1. To raise on high. [Archaic] A soul sublimed by an idea above the region of vanity and conceit. --E. P. Whipple. 2. (Chem.) To subject to the process of sublimation; to heat, volatilize, and condense in crystals or powder; to distill off, and condense in solid form; hence, also, to purify. 3. To exalt; to heighten; to improve; to purify. The sun . . . Which not alone the southern wit sublimes, But ripens spirits in cold, northern climes. --Pope. 4. To dignify; to ennoble. An ordinary gift can not sublime a person to a supernatural employment. --Jer. Taylor.
Sublimely
Sublimely Sub*lime"ly, adv. In a sublime manner.
Sublimeness
Sublimeness Sub*lime"ness, n. The quality or state of being sublime; sublimity.
Sublimer
Sublime Sub*lime", a. [Compar. Sublimer; superl. Sublimest.] [L. sublimis; sub under + (perhaps) a word akin to limen lintel, sill, thus meaning, up to the lintel: cf. F. sublime. Cf. Eliminate.] 1. Lifted up; high in place; exalted aloft; uplifted; lofty. Sublime on these a tower of steel is reared. --Dryden. 2. Distinguished by lofty or noble traits; eminent; -- said of persons. ``The sublime Julian leader.' --De Quincey. 3. Awakening or expressing the emotion of awe, adoration, veneration, heroic resolve, etc.; dignified; grand; solemn; stately; -- said of an impressive object in nature, of an action, of a discourse, of a work of art, of a spectacle, etc.; as, sublime scenery; a sublime deed. Easy in words thy style, in sense sublime. --Prior. Know how sublime a thing it is To suffer and be strong. --Longfellow. 4. Elevated by joy; elate. [Poetic] Their hearts were jocund and sublime, Drunk with idolatry, drunk with wine. --Milton. 5. Lofty of mien; haughty; proud. [Poetic] ``Countenance sublime and insolent.' --Spenser. His fair, large front and eye sublime declared Absolute rule. --Milton. Syn: Exalted; lofty; noble; majestic. See Grand.
Sublimest
Sublime Sub*lime", a. [Compar. Sublimer; superl. Sublimest.] [L. sublimis; sub under + (perhaps) a word akin to limen lintel, sill, thus meaning, up to the lintel: cf. F. sublime. Cf. Eliminate.] 1. Lifted up; high in place; exalted aloft; uplifted; lofty. Sublime on these a tower of steel is reared. --Dryden. 2. Distinguished by lofty or noble traits; eminent; -- said of persons. ``The sublime Julian leader.' --De Quincey. 3. Awakening or expressing the emotion of awe, adoration, veneration, heroic resolve, etc.; dignified; grand; solemn; stately; -- said of an impressive object in nature, of an action, of a discourse, of a work of art, of a spectacle, etc.; as, sublime scenery; a sublime deed. Easy in words thy style, in sense sublime. --Prior. Know how sublime a thing it is To suffer and be strong. --Longfellow. 4. Elevated by joy; elate. [Poetic] Their hearts were jocund and sublime, Drunk with idolatry, drunk with wine. --Milton. 5. Lofty of mien; haughty; proud. [Poetic] ``Countenance sublime and insolent.' --Spenser. His fair, large front and eye sublime declared Absolute rule. --Milton. Syn: Exalted; lofty; noble; majestic. See Grand.
Sublimification
Sublimification Sub*lim`i*fi*ca"tion, n. [L. sublimis sublime + -ficare to make. See -ry.] The act of making sublime, or state of being made sublime.
Subliminal
Subliminal Sub*lim"i*nal, a. [Pref. sub- + L. limen threshold.] (Philos.) Existing in the mind, but below the surface or threshold of consciousness; that is, existing as feeling rather than as clear ideas.
Subliming
Sublime Sub*lime", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Sublimed; p. pr. & vb. n. Subliming.] [Cf. L. sublimare, F. sublimer to subject to sublimation. See Sublime, a., and cf. Sublimate, v. t.] 1. To raise on high. [Archaic] A soul sublimed by an idea above the region of vanity and conceit. --E. P. Whipple. 2. (Chem.) To subject to the process of sublimation; to heat, volatilize, and condense in crystals or powder; to distill off, and condense in solid form; hence, also, to purify. 3. To exalt; to heighten; to improve; to purify. The sun . . . Which not alone the southern wit sublimes, But ripens spirits in cold, northern climes. --Pope. 4. To dignify; to ennoble. An ordinary gift can not sublime a person to a supernatural employment. --Jer. Taylor.

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