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flux       [fluhks] Pronunciation Key
–noun
1.a flowing or flow.
2.the flowing in of the tide.
3.continuous change, passage, or movement: His political views are in a state of flux.
4.Physics.
a.the rate of flow of fluid, particles, or energy.
b.a quantity expressing the strength of a field of force in a given area.
5.Chemistry, Metallurgy.
a.a substance used to refine metals by combining with impurities to form a molten mixture that can be readily removed.
b.a substance used to remove oxides from and prevent further oxidation of fused metal, as in soldering or hot-dip coating.
c.(in the refining of scrap or other metal) a salt or mixture of salts that combines with nonmetallic impurities, causing them to float or coagulate.
6.fusion.
–verb (used with object)
7.to melt; make fluid.
8.to fuse by the use of flux.
9.Obsolete. to purge.
–verb (used without object)
10.to flow.
[Origin: 1350–1400; ME < L fluxus a flowing, equiv. to fluc-, var. s. of fluere to flow + -tus suffix of v. action, with ct > x]

—Synonyms 1. course, current, flood, stream.
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flux       (flŭks)  Pronunciation Key 
n.  
    1. A flow or flowing.
    2. A continued flow; a flood. See Synonyms at flow.
    3. The rate of flow of fluid, particles, or energy through a given surface.
    4. See flux density.
    5. The lines of force of an electric or magnetic field.
    6. A substance applied to a surface to be joined by welding, soldering, or brazing to facilitate the flowing of solder and prevent formation of oxides.
    7. A mineral added to the metals in a furnace to promote fusing or to prevent the formation of oxides.
    8. An additive that improves the flow of plastics during fabrication.
    9. A readily fusible glass or enamel used as a base in ceramic work.
  2. The flowing in of the tide.
  3. Medicine The discharge of large quantities of fluid material from the body, especially the discharge of watery feces from the intestines.
  4. Physics
    1. The rate of flow of fluid, particles, or energy through a given surface.
    2. See flux density.
    3. The lines of force of an electric or magnetic field.
    4. A substance applied to a surface to be joined by welding, soldering, or brazing to facilitate the flowing of solder and prevent formation of oxides.
    5. A mineral added to the metals in a furnace to promote fusing or to prevent the formation of oxides.
    6. An additive that improves the flow of plastics during fabrication.
    7. A readily fusible glass or enamel used as a base in ceramic work.
  5. Constant or frequent change; fluctuation: "The newness and flux of the computer industry has meant many opportunities for women and minorities" (Connie Winkler).
  6. Chemistry & Metallurgy A substance that aids, induces, or otherwise actively participates in fusing or flowing, as:
    1. A substance applied to a surface to be joined by welding, soldering, or brazing to facilitate the flowing of solder and prevent formation of oxides.
    2. A mineral added to the metals in a furnace to promote fusing or to prevent the formation of oxides.
    3. An additive that improves the flow of plastics during fabrication.
    4. A readily fusible glass or enamel used as a base in ceramic work.

v.   fluxed, flux·ing, flux·es

v.   tr.
  1. To melt; fuse.
  2. To apply a flux to.

v.   intr.
  1. To become fluid.
  2. To flow; stream.


[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin flūxus, from past participle of fluere, to flow; see bhleu- in Indo-European roots.]

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flux density  
n.   Physics
Flux per unit area. Also called flux.

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flux 
1377, from O.Fr. flux, from L. fluxus, pp. of fluere "to flow" (see fluent). Originally "excessive flow" (of blood or excrement); an early name for "dysentery;" sense of "continuous succession of changes" is first recorded 1625.

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flux

noun
1. the rate of flow of energy or particles across a given surface 
2. a flow or discharge 
3. a substance added to molten metals to bond with impurities that can then be readily removed 
4. excessive discharge of liquid from a cavity or organ (as in watery diarrhea) 
5. 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" 
6. the lines of force surrounding a permanent magnet or a moving charged particle [syn: magnetic field] 
7. (physics) the number of changes in energy flow across a given surface per unit area [syn: flux density] 
8. in constant change; "his opinions are in flux"; "the newness and flux of the computer industry" 

verb
1. move or progress freely as if in a stream; "The crowd flowed out of the stadium" [syn: flow] 
2. become liquid or fluid when heated; "the frozen fat liquefied" [syn: liquefy] 
3. mix together different elements; "The colors blend well" 

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flux       (flŭks)  Pronunciation Key 
  1. The rate of flow of fluids, particles, or energy across a given surface or area.
  2. The presence of a field of force in a region of space, represented as a set of lines indicating the direction of the force. The density of the lines indicates the strength of the force. Lines used to represent magnetic fields in depictions of magnets, for example, follow the lines of flux of the field. See also field, magnetic flux.
  3. A measure of the strength of such a field. Also called field flux.
  4. A readily fusible glass or enamel used as a base in ceramic work.
  5. An additive that improves the flow of plastics during fabrication.
  6. A substance applied to a surface to be joined by welding, soldering, or brazing to facilitate the flowing of solder and prevent formation of oxides.
  7. A substance used in a smelting furnace to make metals melt more easily.

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flux (flŭks)
n.

  1. The discharge of large quantities of fluid material from the body, especially the discharge of watery feces from the intestines.
  2. Material thus discharged from the bowels.
  3. The rate of flow of fluid, particles, or energy through a given surface.
  4. Flux density.

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Main Entry: flux
Pronunciation: 'fl&ks
Function: noun
1 a : a flowing of fluid from the body; especially : an excessive abnormaldischarge from the bowels b : the matter discharged in a flux
2 : the rate of transfer of fluid, particles, or energy across a given surface

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Flux

Af"flu*ence\, n. [F. affluence, L. affluentia, fr. affluens, p. pr. of affluere to flow to; ad + fluere to flow. See Flux.]

1. A flowing to or towards; a concourse; an influx.

The affluence of young nobles from hence into Spain. --Wotton.

There is an unusual affluence of strangers this year. --Carlyle.

2. An abundant supply, as of thought, words, feelings, etc.; profusion; also, abundance of property; wealth.

And old age of elegance, affluence, and ease. --Coldsmith.

Syn: Abundance; riches; profusion; exuberance; plenty; wealth; opulence.

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Flux

Ef"flux\, n. [See Effluent, Flux.]

1. The act or process of flowing out, or issuing forth; effusion; outflow; as, the efflux of matter from an ulcer; the efflux of men's piety.

It is then that the devout affections . . . are incessantly in efflux. --I. Taylor.

2. That which flows out; emanation; effluence.

Prime cheerer, light! . . . Efflux divine. --Thomson.

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Flux

Floss\ (?; 195), n. [It. floscio flabby, soft, fr. L. fluxus flowing, loose, slack. See Flux, n.]

1. (Bot.) The slender styles of the pistillate flowers of maize; also called silk.

2. Untwisted filaments of silk, used in embroidering.

Floss silk, silk that has been twisted, and which retains its loose and downy character. It is much used in embroidery. Called also floxed silk.

Floss thread, a kind of soft flaxen yarn or thread, used for embroidery; -- called also linen floss, and floss yarn. --McElrath.

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