sublimation

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In chemistry, the process or action of converting a material by heating from a solid to a gaseous state without it becoming a liquid. All substances will sublimate if the pressure is low enough. Substances that can sublimate at atmospheric pressure include carbon dioxide, iodine, mercuric sulfide.
sublimation
Accepted term: 21-Apr-2025