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Meaning of flux

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

flux

Pronunciation:/flʌks/

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of flowing; a continuous moving on or passing by, as of a flowing stream.

  2. A state of ongoing change.

    Example: Languages, like our bodies, are in a continual flux.

  3. A chemical agent for cleaning metal prior to soldering or welding.

    Example: It is important to use flux when soldering or oxides on the metal will prevent a good bond.

  4. The rate of transfer of energy (or another physical quantity) through a given surface, specifically electric flux, magnetic flux.

    Example: That high a neutron flux would be lethal in seconds.

verb

Definitions

  1. To use flux on.

    Example: You have to flux the joint before soldering.

  2. To melt.

  3. To flow as a liquid.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Flowing; unstable; inconstant; variable.