[f. as prec. + -ING2.] That sublimes. a. That causes chemical sublimation. b. Undergoing sublimation. c. Rising, mounting. d. Elevating, exalting.
a. a. 1631. Donne, Valedict. of Bk., 13. To all whom loves subliming fire invades.
1836. Brande, Man. Chem. (ed. 4), 13. The mixture … is to be put into an aludel … and exposed to a subliming heat.
b. 1758. [R. Dossie], Elaboratory laid open, 57. The sand should be removed from the retorts containing the subliming matter.
c. 1666. [see SUBLINGUAL 1].
d. 1794. Coleridge, Relig. Musings, 107. His most holy name is Love. Truth of subliming import!
1823. Moore, Rhymes on Road, vii. 72. Mingling earth’s luxurious grace With Heaven’s subliming thoughts.
