flux
adjective
1. (uncommon) Flowing; unstable; inconstant; variable.
noun
1. the rate of flow of energy or particles across a given surface
Definition categories: time, rate
2. a flow or discharge
Similar word(s): fluxion
Definition categories: event, flow, flowing
3. a substance added to molten metals to bond with impurities that can then be readily removed
Definition categories: substance, chemical
4. excessive discharge of liquid from a cavity or organ (as in watery diarrhea)
Definition categories: state, pathology
5. a state of uncertainty about what should be done (usually following some important event) preceding the establishment of a new direction of action
- the flux following the death of the emperor
Definition categories: state
6. the lines of force surrounding a permanent magnet or a moving charged particle
Definition categories: phenomenon, field
7. (physics) the number of changes in energy flow across a given surface per unit area
Definition categories: attribute, denseness, density
8. in constant change
- his opinions are in flux
- the newness and flux of the computer industry
Definition categories: act, change
Sentences with flux as a noun:
- The schedule is in flux at the moment.
- It is important to use flux when soldering or oxides on the metal will prevent a good bond.
- That high a neutron flux would be lethal in seconds.
verb
1. move or progress freely as if in a stream
Similar word(s): flow
Definition categories: motion, move
2. become liquid or fluid when heated
Similar word(s): liquefy, liquify
Definition categories: change
3. mix together different elements
Similar word(s): blend, coalesce, combine, commingle, conflate, fuse, immix, meld, merge, mix
Definition categories: change
Sentences with flux as a verb:
- You have to flux the joint before soldering.