flux

Noun
  1. The rate of flow of energy or particles across a given surface (synset 115303118)
    is a type of: rate - a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
    subtypes:
    • neutron flux - the rate of flow of neutrons; the number of neutrons passing through a unit area in unit time
    • radiant flux - the rate of flow of radiant energy (electromagnetic waves)
  2. A flow or discharge (synset 107422570)
    is a type of: flow, flowing - the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
    same as: fluxion
  3. A substance added to molten metals to bond with impurities that can then be readily removed (synset 114884253)
    is a type of: chemical, chemical substance - material produced by or used in a reaction involving changes in atoms or molecules
    subtypes: soldering flux - flux applied to surfaces that are to be joined by soldering; flux cleans the surfaces and results in a better bond
  4. Excessive discharge of liquid from a cavity or organ (as in watery diarrhea) (synset 114068074)
    is a type of: pathology - any deviation from a healthy or normal condition
  5. A state of uncertainty about what should be done (usually following some important event) preceding the establishment of a new direction of action (synset 114057399)
    "the flux following the death of the emperor"
    is a type of: state - the way something is with respect to its main attributes
    same as: state of flux
  6. The lines of force surrounding a permanent magnet or a moving charged particle (synset 111497784)
    is a type of: field, field of force, force field - the space around a radiating body within which its electromagnetic oscillations can exert force on another similar body not in contact with it
    subtypes:
    • magnetosphere - the magnetic field of a planet; the volume around the planet in which charged particles are subject more to the planet's magnetic field than to the solar magnetic field
    • solar magnetic field - the magnetic field of the sun
    same as: magnetic field, magnetic flux
  7. (physics) the number of changes in energy flow across a given surface per unit area (synset 105096406)
    referred to in: natural philosophy, physics - the science of matter and energy and their interactions
    is a type of: denseness, density - the amount per unit size
    same as: flux density
  8. In constant change (synset 100196787)
    "his opinions are in flux"; "the newness and flux of the computer industry"
    is a type of: change - the action of changing something
Verb
  1. Move or progress freely as if in a stream (synset 202070438)
    "The crowd flowed out of the stadium"
    is a type of: move - move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
    subtypes:
    same as: flow
  2. Become liquid or fluid when heated (synset 200444939)
    "the frozen fat liquefied"
    referred to in: natural philosophy, physics - the science of matter and energy and their interactions
    is a type of: change integrity - change in physical make-up
    subtypes:
    same as: liquefy, liquify
  3. Mix together different elements (synset 200395719)
    "The colors blend well"
    is a type of: change integrity - change in physical make-up
    subtypes:
    • gauge - mix in specific proportions
    • absorb - cause to become one with
    • meld, melt - lose its distinct outline or shape; blend gradually
    • blend in, mix in - cause (something) to be mixed with (something else)
    • accrete - grow together (of plants and organs)
    • conjugate - unite chemically so that the product is easily broken down into the original compounds
    • admix - mix or blend
    • alloy - make an alloy of
    • syncretise, syncretize - become fused
    same as: blend, coalesce, combine, commingle, conflate, fuse, immix, meld, merge, mix

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