flux, n.
(fluxes)
freq. cnt. 23
(fluxes)
freq. cnt. 23
the rate of flow of energy or particles across a given surface
<noun.time> freq. cnt.: 18 freq. cnt.: 18
flux
a flow or discharge
<noun.event> freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 5
flux fluxion
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
hypernym
in constant change
<noun.act>
flux
sample sentences
"his opinions are in flux""the newness and flux of the computer industry"
semantic pointers
hypernym
(physics) the number of changes in energy flow across a given surface per unit area
<noun.attribute>
flux flux density
the lines of force surrounding a permanent magnet or a moving charged particle
<noun.phenomenon> freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 3
flux magnetic field magnetic flux
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hyponym
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>
flux state of flux
excessive discharge of liquid from a cavity or organ (as in watery diarrhea)
<noun.state>
flux
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hypernym
a substance added to molten metals to bond with impurities that can then be readily removed
<noun.substance>
flux
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derivationally related form