flux

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations 1.4 Verb 2 French 2.1 Pronunciation 2.2 Noun 3 Romanian 3.1 Noun

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From Latin fluxus (“‘flow’”).

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• Rhymes: -ʌks

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flux (plural fluxs)

1. A state of ongoing change.

   The schedule is in flux at the moment.

2. A chemical agent for cleaning metal prior to soldering or welding.

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

3. (physics) The rate of transfer of energy (or another physical quantity) per unit area, specifically electric flux, magnetic flux.

   That high a neutron flux would be lethal in seconds.

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to flux (third-person singular simple present fluxes, present participle fluxing, simple past and past participle fluxed)

1. To use flux.

   You have to flux the joint before soldering.

2. To melt.

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1. To flow as a liquid.

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• IPA: /fly/, SAMPA: /fly/

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flux m. (plural flux)

1. flow (The flow of the tide)

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flux n

1. flow (The flow of the tide)