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flux
noun(flux)
(physics) the number of changes in energy flow across a given surface per unit area
Synonyms: flux density,
flux
verb(flux)
move or progress freely as if in a stream
Synonyms: flow,
flux
verb(flux)
mix together different elements
Synonyms: blend, coalesce, combine, commingle, conflate, fuse, immix, meld, merge, mix,
flux
noun(flux)
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:
The flux following the death of the emperor.
flux
noun(flux)
the lines of force surrounding a permanent magnet or a moving charged particle
Synonyms: magnetic field, magnetic flux,
flux
noun(flux)
a flow or discharge
Synonyms: fluxion,
flux
verb(flux)
become liquid or fluid when heated
Synonyms: liquefy, liquify,
flux
noun(flux)
a substance added to molten metals to bond with impurities that can then be readily removed
flux
noun(flux)
excessive discharge of liquid from a cavity or organ (as in watery diarrhea)
flux
noun(flux)
in constant change
Examples:
His opinions are in flux.
The newness and flux of the computer industry.
flux
noun(flux)
the rate of flow of energy or particles across a given surface

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