flux

1 of 2

noun

ˈfləks

: a flowing of fluid from the body: such as

: diarrhea

: dysentery

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

: a continued flow : flood

a flux of words

: influx

: change, fluctuation

in a state of flux

the flux following the death of the emperor

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

especially : one (such as rosin) applied to surfaces to be joined by soldering, brazing, or welding to clean and free them from oxide and promote their union

: the rate of transfer of fluid, particles, or energy across a given surface

Synonyms

Noun

change
fluctuation
inconstancy
oscillation

Verb

deliquesce
fuse
liquefy
liquify
melt
run
thaw

See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Noun the English language is always in a state of flux January typically brings a great flux of returns to department stores. Verb a solid will flux more quickly under pressure

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Just one position remains in flux: Arizona State transfer Ricky Pearsall and junior Trent Whittemore both are listed as possible starters at slot receiver.

Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 With that said, roster construction in the NFL will continue to be in flux over the next several days as teams look to strengthen their clubs with waiver claims and free agent signings from the several hundred players who were released Tuesday.

Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2022 Indeed, the 2022 CrossFit Games leaderboard was in flux up until the thirteenth and event, especially on the women’s side.

Gabrielle Kassel, Men's Health, 8 Aug. 2022 The media landscape is decidedly different from the early days of the pandemic, and HBO Max remains in flux.

Frank Pallotta, CNN, 28 Aug. 2022 Without a Big Ten deal, ESPN has theoretically freed up money to spend as both conferences are currently in flux.

Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 26 Aug. 2022 Adding to the confusion, state laws are still in flux.

Maya T. Prabhu, ajc, 26 Aug. 2022 But on the film side, things are a little less groundbreaking and more in flux as the industry waits to see what the e-commerce giant plans to do with MGM and which top movie-studio exec Amazon will select to run its film business.

Jennifer Maas, Variety, 23 Aug. 2022 The travel roster was also in flux ahead of this week’s scrimmage.

Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune, 20 Aug. 2022

Verb

Those signs can flux when sleep deprived, traveling or stressed at work as well.

Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 31 Jan. 2020 Next, clean and flux a shutoff valve for the cold side and slide it over the tubing end place and solder it in place.

Steve Willson, Popular Mechanics, 24 Aug. 2018 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun and Verb

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

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

单词	flux
释义	flux 1 of 2 noun ˈfləks 1 : a flowing of fluid from the body: such as a : diarrhea b : dysentery 2 : a continuous moving on or passing by (as of a stream) 3 : a continued flow : flood a flux of words 4 a : influx b : change, fluctuation in a state of flux the flux following the death of the emperor 5 : a substance used to promote fusion (as of metals or minerals) especially : one (such 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 flux 2 of 2 verb fluxed; fluxing; fluxes transitive verb 1 : to cause to become fluid 2 : to treat with a flux intransitive verb : to become fluid : fuse Synonyms Noun change fluctuation inconstancy oscillation Verb deliquesce fuse liquefy liquify melt run thaw See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun the English language is always in a state of flux January typically brings a great flux of returns to department stores. Verb a solid will flux more quickly under pressure Recent Examples on the Web Noun Just one position remains in flux: Arizona State transfer Ricky Pearsall and junior Trent Whittemore both are listed as possible starters at slot receiver. Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 With that said, roster construction in the NFL will continue to be in flux over the next several days as teams look to strengthen their clubs with waiver claims and free agent signings from the several hundred players who were released Tuesday. Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2022 Indeed, the 2022 CrossFit Games leaderboard was in flux up until the thirteenth and event, especially on the women’s side. Gabrielle Kassel, Men's Health, 8 Aug. 2022 The media landscape is decidedly different from the early days of the pandemic, and HBO Max remains in flux. Frank Pallotta, CNN, 28 Aug. 2022 Without a Big Ten deal, ESPN has theoretically freed up money to spend as both conferences are currently in flux. Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 26 Aug. 2022 Adding to the confusion, state laws are still in flux. Maya T. Prabhu, ajc, 26 Aug. 2022 But on the film side, things are a little less groundbreaking and more in flux as the industry waits to see what the e-commerce giant plans to do with MGM and which top movie-studio exec Amazon will select to run its film business. Jennifer Maas, Variety, 23 Aug. 2022 The travel roster was also in flux ahead of this week’s scrimmage. Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune, 20 Aug. 2022 Verb Those signs can flux when sleep deprived, traveling or stressed at work as well. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 31 Jan. 2020 Next, clean and flux a shutoff valve for the cold side and slide it over the tubing end place and solder it in place. Steve Willson, Popular Mechanics, 24 Aug. 2018 See More Word History Etymology Noun and Verb 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 Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Phrases Containing flux radiant flux luminous flux magnetic flux radiant flux luminous flux magnetic flux Medical Definition flux noun ˈfləks 1 a : a flowing or discharge of fluid from the body especially when excessive or abnormal: as (1) : diarrhea (2) : dysentery b : the matter discharged in a flux 2 : the rate of transfer of fluid, particles, or energy across a given surface flux 1 of 2 noun 1 as in fluctuation the frequent and usually sudden passing from one condition to another the English language is always in a state of flux Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance fluctuation oscillation change transformation metamorphosis inconstancy transmutation wavering mutation vacillation transmogrification 2 as in influx a flowing or coming in January typically brings a great flux of returns to department stores Synonyms & Similar Words influx inflow flow inrush income flood affluence inpouring inundation torrent tide overflow deluge spate stampede stream river rush Antonyms & Near Antonyms outflow emigration flight outpouring exodus 3 as in diarrhea abnormally frequent intestinal evacuations with more or less fluid stools Civil War doctors noted frequent cases of flux in the camps Synonyms & Similar Words diarrhea runs Montezuma's revenge trots Delhi belly turista dysentery shigellosis scour(s) flux 2 of 2 verb as in to melt to go from a solid to a liquid state a solid will flux more quickly under pressure Synonyms & Similar Words melt thaw fuse deliquesce dissolve liquefy gutter soften run found liquify smelt thin render try Antonyms & Near Antonyms solidify set gel coagulate harden jell congeal clot thicken jelly See More
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flux

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Example Sentences

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Phrases Containing flux

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