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flux
(fl/@/ks )

adjective (a)

  • Flowing; unstable; inconstant; variable.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • the rate of flow of energy or particles across a given surface(noun.time)
    source: wordnet30
  • a flow or discharge(noun.event)
    Synonym:
    fluxion
    source: wordnet30
  • a substance added to molten metals to bond with impurities that can then be readily removed(noun.substance)
    source: wordnet30
  • excessive discharge of liquid from a cavity or organ (as in watery diarrhea)(noun.state)
    source: wordnet30
  • a state of uncertainty about what should be done (usually following some important event) preceding the establishment of a new direction of action(noun.state)
    Example:
    The flux following the death of the emperor.
    Synonym:
    state of flux
    source: wordnet30
  • the lines of force surrounding a permanent magnet or a moving charged particle(noun.phenomenon)
    Synonym:
    magnetic field, magnetic flux
    source: wordnet30
  • (physics) the number of changes in energy flow across a given surface per unit area(noun.attribute)
    Synonym:
    flux density
    source: wordnet30
  • in constant change(noun.act)
    Example:
    His opinions are in flux.
    The newness and flux of the computer industry.
    source: wordnet30
  • The act of flowing; a continuous moving on or passing by, as of a flowing stream; constant succession; change.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • move or progress freely as if in a stream(verb.motion)
    Synonym:
    flow
    source: wordnet30
  • become liquid or fluid when heated(verb.change)
    Synonym:
    liquefy, liquify
    source: wordnet30
  • mix together different elements(verb.change)
    Synonym:
    blend, coalesce, combine, commingle, conflate, fuse, immix, meld, merge, mix
    source: wordnet30
  • To affect, or bring to a certain state, by flux.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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