Sublimification is a term that is used to describe the process of transforming a substance from a solid state directly to a gas state without going through the liquid state. However, there are various synonyms for this term that can be used interchangeably depending on the context. These synonyms include sublimation, vaporization, evaporation, desiccation, and freeze-drying. Sublimation is most commonly used when referring to the transformation of solid water (ice) into water vapor without passing through the liquid stage. Vaporization and evaporation, on the other hand, refer to the process of transforming a liquid into a vapor. Desiccation is the process of drying out a substance, while freeze-drying involves removing moisture from a substance while it is frozen.