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sublimation

sublimation
the direct transition of a substance from solid to gas without passing through the liquid state
Dry ice undergoes sublimation at room temperature, turning directly into carbon dioxide gas.
From Lesson 3:Physical Sciences·TOEFL Academic Vocabulary

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Dry ice undergoes sublimation at room temperature, turning directly into carbon dioxide gas.

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