Flux (Noun)
Meaning 1
A substance added to molten metals to bond with impurities that can then be readily removed.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The manufacturer recommended using a high-temperature flux to ensure optimal solder flow during the welding process.
- When refining crude metal ore, the metallurgist carefully selects a flux to purify the resulting product.
- During the brazing process, the artisan applies a thin layer of borax-based flux to remove impurities and enhance joint strength.
- Excess flux residues were rinsed from the components after welding to prevent oxidation and contamination.
- Engineers experiment with alternative flux compounds to optimize performance in specific soldering and casting applications.
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Meaning 2
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The company was in a state of flux after the sudden resignation of the CEO, with no clear direction or leadership.
- The country was in a state of flux following the election, as the new government struggled to establish its policies.
- The team was in a state of flux after the coach's departure, with players and staff unsure of what to expect next.
- The industry was in a state of flux as new technologies emerged and old business models became obsolete.
- The family was in a state of flux after the divorce, as they adjusted to new living arrangements and relationships.
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Meaning 3
The lines of force surrounding a permanent magnet or a moving charged particle.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
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Meaning 4
The rate of flow of energy or particles across a given surface.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Meaning 5
(physics) the number of changes in energy flow across a given surface per unit area.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The electric flux through a closed surface is proportional to the charge enclosed by the surface.
- In electromagnetic theory, the magnetic flux through a loop of wire induces an electromotive force.
- The radiant flux emitted by a light source is typically measured in watts per square meter.
- To calculate the heat flux through a wall, you need to know the temperature difference and the thermal conductivity of the material.
- The flux density of a magnetic field is defined as the total magnetic flux passing through a unit area perpendicular to the field.
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Meaning 6
Excessive discharge of liquid from a cavity or organ (as in watery diarrhea).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Meaning 7
In constant change; "his opinions are in flux"; "the newness and flux of the computer industry".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Meaning 8
A flow or discharge.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The river's flux was controlled by the dam, which regulated the amount of water released downstream.
- The flux of patients through the emergency room was steady, with a new case arriving every few minutes.
- The doctor monitored the flux of medication into the patient's IV, adjusting the dosage as needed.
- The flux of molten lava from the volcano was a sight to behold, with hot rocks flowing like liquid fire.
- The flux of people through the airport was chaotic, with travelers rushing to catch their flights.