flux

¹flux

noun \ˈfləks\

Definition of FLUX

1

: a flowing of fluid from the body: as a : diarrhea b : dysentery

2

: a continuous moving on or passing by (as of a stream)

3

: a continued flow : flood

4

a : influx b : change, fluctuation <in a state of flux>

5

: a substance used to promote fusion (as of metals or minerals); especially : one (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

Examples of FLUX

1. <the English language is always in a state of flux>
2. <January typically brings a great flux of returns to department stores.>

Origin of FLUX

Middle English, from Anglo-French & Medieval Latin; Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin fluxus, from Latin, flow, from fluere to flow — more at fluid

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to FLUX

Synonyms: change, fluctuation, inconstancy, oscillation

Antonyms: outflow, outpouring

Related Words: metamorphosis, mutation, transformation, transmogrification, transmutation; vacillation, wavering

Near Antonyms: emigration, exodus, flight

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Other Physiology Terms

eructation, gustatory, menarche, myopia, senescence, torpor

Rhymes with FLUX

crux, lux, tux