Flux

Word FLUX
Character 4
Hyphenation flux
Pronunciations /flʌks/

Definitions and meanings of "Flux"

What do we mean by flux?

A flow or flowing of a liquid. noun

The flowing in of the tide. noun

A continuing movement, especially in large numbers of things. noun

Constant or frequent change; fluctuation. noun

The discharge of large quantities of fluid material from the body, especially the discharge of watery feces from the intestines. noun

The rate of flow of fluid, particles, or energy through a given surface. noun

The lines of force of an electric or magnetic field. noun

A substance that aids, induces, or otherwise actively participates in fusing or flowing, as. noun

A substance applied to a surface to be joined by welding, soldering, or brazing to facilitate the flowing of solder and prevent formation of oxides. noun

A mineral added to the metals in a furnace to promote fusing or to prevent the formation of oxides. noun

An additive that improves the flow of plastics during fabrication. noun

A readily fusible glass or enamel used as a base in ceramic work. noun

To melt; fuse. intransitive verb

To apply a flux to. intransitive verb

To become fluid. intransitive verb

To flow; stream. intransitive verb

Continuous motion. noun

The act of flowing; a continuous moving on or passing by, as of a flowing stream.

A state of ongoing change.

A chemical agent for cleaning metal prior to soldering or welding.

The rate of transfer of energy (or another physical quantity) through a given surface, specifically electric flux, magnetic flux.

A disease which causes diarrhea, especially dysentery.

Diarrhea or other fluid discharge from the body.

The state of being liquid through heat; fusion.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Flux

The word "flux" in example sentences

And, my flux is also my trip to Paris, a week from tomorrow. ❋ Unknown (2009)

GIRL: "I don't so much mind what you call her flux-de-bouche scolding, but, when she flounced out of the room, she said I was not to go home this Saturday." ❋ Margot Asquith (1904)

Perhaps "flux" is even putting mildly, compared to star Daniel Radcliffe's characterization. ❋ Unknown (2009)

He will inherit a White House in flux, as the first wave of senior advisers is leaving. ❋ Anne E. Kornblut (2010)

Each new scandal winds up being a referendum on our shifting social norms, norms so in flux that even animal-torturers (Michael Vick) can win their way back into sports fans 'hearts with nothing more than a brief, state-imposed exile and a better passing game. ❋ Laura Kipnis (2010)

Yes, the title of SIMMER is still in flux, but the book fits very well into this discussion. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The group is constantly in flux, and at times Sunday - facing a Green Bay defense that led the league in sacks and rang up five more against the Redskins - it looked completely overwhelmed. ❋ Barry Svrluga (2010)

Very often these effects are mentioned precisely for their transitory quality, since clouds are matter-and-energy in flux, whilst mountains and waters exist in a completely different state of materiality. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The estimates below could be in flux, as President Obama said Friday he can't rule out furloughing federal workers or keeping government jobs vacant to save money. ❋ Ed O (2010)

Regarding Philadelphia Eagles quarterback -- and convicted dogfighter Michael Vick -- Kipnis spits, "Each new scandal winds up being a referendum on our shifting social norms, norms so in flux that even animal-torturers (Michael Vick) can win their way back into sports fans 'hearts with nothing more than a brief, state-imposed exile and a better passing game." ❋ Simon Maxwell Apter (2010)

But with relationships between Apple and publishers and studios still in flux, Apple has little to say. ❋ Unknown (2010)

· In Ohio, the Democrat field remains very much in flux, as Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner and Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher continue to engage in a bitter primary battle trying to "out liberal" each other in a state where Obama's approval rating now sits below the 50 percent mark. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The situation at point guard seemed to be in flux throughout with sophomore Reggie Jackson finally settling in at the end in place of junior Biko Paris. ❋ Unknown (2010)

You were plastic, a soul in flux, a consciousness and an identity in the process of forming — ay, of forming and forgetting. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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