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flux

[flʌks]

flux Definition

  • 1the action or process of flowing or flowing out
  • 2continuous change or movement
  • 3a substance mixed with a solid to lower its melting point, used especially in soldering and brazing

Using flux: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "flux" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The flux of water from the broken pipe flooded the basement.

  • Example

    The company is in a state of flux as it undergoes restructuring.

  • Example

    Flux is often used in soldering to help the metal flow more easily.

  • Example

    The political landscape is in a state of flux.

flux Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using flux

  • undergoing complete and rapid change

    Example

    The fashion industry is in full flux as new trends emerge every season.

  • flux of immigrants

    a large number of people who move to a new country or region

    Example

    The city experienced a flux of immigrants during the early 20th century.

  • a continuous flow of new and innovative ideas

    Example

    The brainstorming session resulted in a flux of ideas for the new product launch.

Phrases with flux

  • undergoing continuous change or movement

    Example

    The company is in a state of flux as it undergoes restructuring.

  • a fictional device in the 'Back to the Future' movie franchise that allows time travel

    Example

    Doc Brown installed a flux capacitor in the DeLorean time machine.

  • the amount of magnetic field passing through a given area

    Example

    The flux density of the magnet was measured in teslas.

Origins of flux

from Latin 'fluxus', meaning 'flowing'

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Summary: flux in Brief

The term 'flux' [flʌks] refers to the action or process of flowing or flowing out, as well as continuous change or movement. It can also refer to a substance mixed with a solid to lower its melting point, used especially in soldering and brazing. 'Flux' is often used in phrases like 'in a state of flux,' denoting continuous change, and idioms like 'flux of immigrants,' referring to a large number of people moving to a new country or region.

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