FLUX: noun
\ ˈfləks \
Definition of flux (Entry 1 of 2)
1: a flowing of fluid from the body: such as
a: DIARRHEA
b: DYSENTERY
2: a continuous moving on or passing by (as of a stream)
3: a continued flow : FLOOD
a flux of words
4a: INFLUX
b: CHANGE, FLUCTUATION
in a state of flux
the flux following the death of the emperor
5: a substance used to promote fusion (as of metals or minerals)
especially : one (such as rosin) applied to surfaces to be joined by soldering, brazing, or welding to clean and free them from oxide and promote their union
6: the rate of transfer of fluid, particles, or energy across a given surface
flux verb
fluxed; fluxing; fluxes
Definition of flux (Entry 2 of 2)
transitive verb
1: to cause to become fluid
2: to treat with a flux
intransitive verb
: to become fluid : FUSE
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Synonyms & Antonyms for flux
Synonyms: Noun
change, fluctuation, inconstancy, oscillation
Synonyms: Verb
deliquesce, fuse, liquefy (also liquify), melt, run, thaw
Antonyms: Verb
harden, set, solidify
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Examples of flux in a Sentence
Noun
the English language is always in a state of flux
January typically brings a great flux of returns to department stores.
Verb
a solid will flux more quickly under pressure
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Now some companies are expecting people back but have lost the leverage to enforce that because of the constant flux in deadlines.
— New York Times, 9 June 2022
The figures quoted varied widely, much like the flux of crypto market itself.
— Kamayani Sharma, Quartz, 12 Apr. 2022
Amid the flux, everyone has their preoccupations and secrets.
— Judy Berman, Time, 28 Feb. 2022
Phrases Containing flux
luminous flux
magnetic flux
radiant flux
First Known Use of flux
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
History and Etymology for flux
Noun and Verb
Middle English, from Anglo-French & Medieval Latin; Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin fluxus, from Latin, flow, from fluere to flow — more at FLUID
The first known use of flux was in the 14th century