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Flux Definition

flux

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English

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Etymology

From Latin fluxus (“flow”).

Pronunciation

Noun

flux (plural fluxes)

  1. A state of ongoing change.
    The schedule is in flux at the moment.
  2. A chemical agent for cleaning metal prior to soldering or welding.
    It is important to use flux when soldering or oxides on the metal will prevent a good bond.
  3. (physics) The rate of transfer of energy (or another physical quantity) through a given surface, specifically electric flux, magnetic flux.
    That high a neutron flux would be lethal in seconds.
  4. (archaic) A disease which causes diarrhea, especially dysentery.

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Derived terms

Verb

flux (third-person singular simple present fluxes, present participle fluxing, simple past and past participle fluxed)

  1. To use flux.
    You have to flux the joint before soldering.
  2. To melt.
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  1. To flow as a liquid.
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French

Pronunciation

Noun

flux m. (plural flux)

  1. flow (The flow of the tide)

Romanian

Noun

flux n

  1. flow (The flow of the tide)

 

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