sublimate

To heat (a substance) in a container so as to convert it into a gas which then condenses in solid form on cooler parts of the container.

To refine (something) until it disappears or loses all meaning.

To modify (the natural expression of a sexual or primitive instinct) in a socially acceptable manner; to divert the energy of (such an instinct) into some acceptable activity.

Synonym of sublime.

Of a substance: to change from a solid into a gas without passing through the liquid state, with or without being heated.

Of a substance: to change from a gas into a solid without passing through the liquid state.

To modify the natural expression of a sexual or primitive instinct in a socially acceptable manner; to divert the energy of such an instinct into some acceptable activity.

Synonym of sublime (“to become higher in quality or status; to improve”).