English dictionary

flux

/fl/@/ks/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

the rate of flow of energy or particles across a given surface

noun.time

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a flow or discharge

noun.event

Synonyms fluxion

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a substance added to molten metals to bond with impurities that can then be readily removed

noun.substance

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excessive discharge of liquid from a cavity or organ (as in watery diarrhea)

noun.state

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a state of uncertainty about what should be done (usually following some important event) preceding the establishment of a new direction of action

noun.state

Examples
The flux following the death of the emperor.

Synonyms state of flux

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the lines of force surrounding a permanent magnet or a moving charged particle

noun.phenomenon

Synonyms magnetic field magnetic flux

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(physics) the number of changes in energy flow across a given surface per unit area

noun.attribute

Synonyms flux density

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in constant change

noun.act

Examples
His opinions are in flux.

The newness and flux of the computer industry.

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of flowing; a continuous moving on or passing by, as of a flowing stream; constant succession; change.

noun

Source: webster1913