the rate of flow of energy or particles across a given surface
a flow or discharge
[ Syn: fluxion ]
a substance added to molten metals to bond with impurities that can then be readily removed
excessive discharge of liquid from a cavity or organ (as in watery diarrhea)
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 ]
the lines of force surrounding a permanent magnet or a moving charged particle
[ Syn: magnetic field , magnetic flux ]
(physics) the number of changes in energy flow across a given surface per unit area
[ Syn: flux density ]
in constant change; his opinions are in flux; the newness and flux of the computer industry'
flux (n.)
move or progress freely as if in a stream; The crowd flowed out of the stadium
[ Syn: flow ]
become liquid or fluid when heated; the frozen fat liquefied
mix together different elements; The colors blend well
[ Syn: blend , mix , conflate , commingle , immix , fuse , coalesce , meld , combine , merge ]