flux

Noun

• in constant change
  • his opinions are in flux
    
  • the newness and flux of the computer industry
    

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

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

• 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
    

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

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

• a flow or discharge

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

Verb

• mix together different elements
  • The colors blend well
    

• become liquid or fluid when heated
  • the frozen fat liquefied
    

• move or progress freely as if in a stream
  • The crowd flowed out of the stadium
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  flux density , magnetic field , magnetic flux , state of flux , fluxion , liquefy , liquify , flow