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flux

The correct spelling is flux.

How to pronounce flux

/flʌks/
noun

IPA: /flʌks/

Say it like: Flu-x

The correct spelling is flux. The act of flowing; a continuous moving on or passing by, as of a flowing stream. For example: "Languages, like our bodies, are in a continual flux."

Usage Examples

Languages, like our bodies, are in a continual flux.

It is important to use flux when soldering or oxides on the metal will prevent a good bond.

That high a neutron flux would be lethal in seconds.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The act of flowing; a continuous moving on or passing by, as of a flowing stream.
  2. 2.A state of ongoing change.
  3. 3.A chemical agent for cleaning metal prior to soldering or welding.
  4. 4.The rate of transfer of energy (or another physical quantity) through a given surface, specifically electric flux, magnetic flux.
  5. 5.A disease which causes diarrhea, especially dysentery.

verb

  1. 1.To use flux on.
  2. 2.To melt.
  3. 3.To flow as a liquid.

adjective

  1. 1.Flowing; unstable; inconstant; variable.

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