flux
/flux/
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Definition
Noun:
- A state of continuous change or movement: "Flux" refers to a condition where something is not stable and is undergoing constant alteration.
- (Physics) The rate of flow of energy or particles across a given surface: In physics, "flux" is a measure of the quantity of something (like a field) passing through a specific area.
- A substance used to aid in melting metals: In metallurgy, "flux" is a material added to molten metal to remove impurities by promoting their fusion.
- An excessive flow or discharge of liquid: In medical contexts, "flux" can refer to an abnormal discharge, such as in diarrhea.
Verb:
- To become fluid or liquid; to melt: "Flux" means to change from a solid to a liquid state, often due to heating.
- To flow or stream continuously: It describes a smooth, continuous movement or progression.
- To mix or blend together: It can mean to cause different elements to combine or fuse.
Usage Examples
Noun:
- The software industry is in a constant state of flux. (The industry is always changing.)
- The magnetic flux through the coil determines the induced voltage. (The measure of the magnetic field passing through the coil.)
- The welder applied a flux to the joint before soldering. (A substance was used to clean the metal surfaces.)
- The patient suffered from a flux of the bowels. (The patient had diarrhea.)
Verb:
- The solder will flux and bond the wires together. (The solder will melt and join the wires.)
- People continued to flux into the main square. (People continued to stream into the square.)
- The artist fluxed different colors to create a unique shade. (The artist blended different colors.)
Advanced Usage
"In a state of flux": In a condition of continuous change and uncertainty.
- Our plans for the merger are still in a state of flux. (Our plans are not yet fixed and are changing.)
"Flux and reflux": A continual rising and falling or ebb and flow (often used metaphorically).
- The flux and reflux of public opinion is challenging for politicians. (The constant change in public opinion.)
Variants and Related Words
- Fluxion (n, archaic): The action of flowing; a derivative in calculus (historical term).
- Flux density (n, physics): The flux per unit area.
- Fluxgate (n): A type of magnetometer that measures magnetic flux.
Synonyms
- Noun: Flow, change, transition, instability, discharge.
- Verb: Flow, melt, fuse, blend, merge.
Related Phrasal Verbs/Constructions
(Note: "Flux" is not commonly used in standard phrasal verb constructions. Its verbal uses are more technical.) - Flux together: To melt and combine. - The metals fluxed together in the intense heat of the furnace. (The metals melted and fused.)
Related Idioms
- To be in flux: To be changing continuously.
- The regulations are in flux, so we must stay updated. (The regulations are constantly changing.)
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