flux
noun
the rate of flow of energy or particles across a given surface
a flow or discharge
Synonymsfluxiona 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”
Synonymsstate of fluxthe lines of force surrounding a permanent magnet or a moving charged particle
(physics) the number of changes in energy flow across a given surface per unit area
Synonymsflux densityin constant change
“his opinions are in flux”
“the newness and flux of the computer industry”
verb
move or progress freely as if in a stream
“The crowd flowed out of the stadium”
Synonymsflowbecome liquid or fluid when heated
“the frozen fat liquefied”
mix together different elements
“The colors blend well”
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
