n. [ LL. sublimatio: cf. F. sublimation. ] 1. (Chem.) The act or process of subliming, or the state or result of being sublimed. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. The act of heightening or improving; exaltation; elevation; purification. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. That which is sublimed; the product of a purifying process. [ 1913 Webster ]
Religion is the perfection, refinement, and sublimation of morality. South. [ 1913 Webster ]