sublimate

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Sublimate, sub′lim-āt, v.t. to elevate: to refine and exalt: to purify by raising by heat into vapour which again becomes solid.—n. the product of sublimation.—adj.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various

Sublimate the dignity of that bearing and of those features, and you will then have seen the fourteenth Duke somewhat as he stood reflected in the mirror of his room.

From Zuleika Dobson, or, an Oxford love story by Beerbohm, Max, Sir

The first Experiment, with a Solution of Sublimate, made White with Spirit of Urine, &c.

From Experiments and Considerations Touching Colours (1664) by Boyle, Robert

Dr. Bulkley recommends this lotion:     Corrosive Sublimate 5 grains     Dilute Acetic Acid 2 drams     Borax 40 grains     Rose water enough for 4 ounces Shake bottle, mix and apply to the part night and morning.

From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Ritter, Thomas Jefferson

Analysis assigns the following composition to this cosmetic:     Corrosive Sublimate 1 grain     Tincture of Benzoin 7 grains     Water 10 ounces Mix.

From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Ritter, Thomas Jefferson