flux

/flˈʌks/

/ˈfɫəks/

[verb] [noun]

to flux

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

move or progress freely as if in a stream

synonyms : flow

mix together different elements

synonyms : blend

become liquid or fluid when heated

synonyms : liquefy

liquify

Flux

[NOUN]

the rate of flow of energy or particles across a given surface

a flow or discharge

synonyms : fluxion

a substance added to molten metals to bond with impurities that can then be readily removed

in constant change

(physics) the number of changes in energy flow across a given surface per unit area

synonyms : flux density

the lines of force surrounding a permanent magnet or a moving charged particle

synonyms : magnetic field

magnetic flux

excessive discharge of liquid from a cavity or organ (as in watery diarrhea)

a state of uncertainty about what should be done (usually following some important event) preceding the establishment of a new direction of action

synonyms : state of flux

Examples

1. So flux is guaranteed.

2. A trumpet, like many wind instruments, has very little flux.

3. That ever-present flux offers a meal.

4. so the flux attenuates.

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