flux (n.)

  1. the rate of flow of energy or particles across a given surface

  2. a flow or discharge

    [ Syn: fluxion ]

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

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

  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

    [ Syn: state of flux ]

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

    [ Syn: magnetic field , magnetic flux ]

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

    [ Syn: flux density ]

  8. in constant change; his opinions are in flux; the newness and flux of the computer industry'

    flux (v.)

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

    [ Syn: flow ]

  2. become liquid or fluid when heated; the frozen fat liquefied

    [ Syn: liquefy , liquify ]

  3. mix together different elements; The colors blend well

    [ Syn: blend , mix , conflate , commingle , immix , fuse , coalesce , meld , combine , merge ]

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