Pronunciation: [sʌblˈa͡ɪmd] (IPA) 
The word "sublimed" is pronounced /sʌb.laɪmd/ and is spelled with an "e" at the end to indicate that it is the past tense of the verb "sublime". This means that something has been transformed from a solid to a gas without becoming a liquid first. The root of the word is "sublime", which comes from the Latin word "sublimare" meaning "to elevate". The spelling of "sublimed" accurately reflects the pronunciation and meaning of the word.
Sublimed is a term primarily used in chemistry, but it can also have applications in other fields. In chemistry, when a substance undergoes sublimation, it means that it changes directly from its solid phase to a gaseous phase without entering its liquid state. This process occurs when the substance is heated or exposed to reduced pressure. As a result of sublimation, the substance transforms into a vapor, bypassing the liquid phase entirely.
When sublimed, the molecules of the substance gain enough energy to break the intermolecular forces holding them together in the solid state. As a result, they escape into the gas phase. Once in the gas phase, the vapor can be cooled and condensed back into a solid form under the right conditions.
The sublimation process is commonly observed in various substances, such as dry ice (solid carbon dioxide) which transforms directly into a gas without melting. Other examples include mothballs, camphor, and iodine crystals.
Outside of the realm of chemistry, "sublimed" can also be used metaphorically to describe a process where an idea, concept, or emotion transcends ordinary boundaries or reaches a higher, more refined state. In this context, sublimed often represents something elevated, purified, or refined to a degree of perfection or purity. It suggests a transformation that results in a superior or ethereal quality.
Elevated.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "sublimed" is the past participle of the verb "sublime". Its etymology can be traced back to the Latin word "sublimis", meaning "uplifted, high, or lofty". In Latin, "sublimis" was formed by combining the prefix "sub", meaning "up to", and "limen", meaning "threshold or lintel". The concept of "sublime" in English refers to something of exceptional beauty, grandeur, or excellence surpassing ordinary or mundane qualities. It can also refer to the process of transformation from a solid directly into a gas, known as sublimation.
