flux (Meaning)
flux (n)
the rate of flow of energy or particles across a given surface
a flow or discharge
a 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 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
in constant change
flux (v)
move or progress freely as if in a stream
become liquid or fluid when heated
mix together different elements
flux (n.)
The act of flowing; a continuous moving on or passing by, as of a flowing stream; constant succession; change.
The setting in of the tide toward the shore, -- the ebb being called the reflux.
The state of being liquid through heat; fusion.
Any substance or mixture used to promote the fusion of metals or minerals, as alkalies, borax, lime, fluorite.
A fluid discharge from the bowels or other part; especially, an excessive and morbid discharge; as, the bloody flux or dysentery. See Bloody flux.
The matter thus discharged.
The quantity of a fluid that crosses a unit area of a given surface in a unit of time.
Flowing; unstable; inconstant; variable.
flux (v. t.)
To affect, or bring to a certain state, by flux.
To cause to become fluid; to fuse.
To cause a discharge from; to purge.
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flux Sentence Examples
- The magnetic flux through the coil oscillated back and forth, creating an alternating current.
- The ion flux across the cell membrane was regulated by voltage-gated channels.
- The neutron flux at the nuclear reactor remained within safe limits.
- The thermal flux in the heat sink effectively dissipated heat away from the electronic components.
- The flux of photons from the laser beam was concentrated on a small target area.
- The disease caused a massive influx of neutrophils into the bloodstream.
- The efflux of ions from the cell accounted for the resting membrane potential.
- The flux of water molecules through the porous membrane was driven by osmosis.
- The flux density of the magnetic field decreased rapidly with distance from the current-carrying wire.
- The superconducting material exhibited zero magnetic flux below its critical temperature.
FAQs About the word flux
the rate of flow of energy or particles across a given surface, a flow or discharge, a substance added to molten metals to bond with impurities that can then be
oscillation,fluctuation, inconstancy,change, transformation, mutation, vacillation, transmutation, wavering,metamorphosis
outflow, outflow, exodus, exodus,flight, outpouring, outpouring, emigration, flight, emigration
The magnetic flux through the coil oscillated back and forth, creating an alternating current.
The ion flux across the cell membrane was regulated by voltage-gated channels.
The neutron flux at the nuclear reactor remained within safe limits.
The thermal flux in the heat sink effectively dissipated heat away from the electronic components.
