Definition of 'flux'

Noun

1. the rate of flow of energy or particles across a given surface
2. a flow or discharge
      Synonyms: fluxion
3. a substance added to molten metals to bond with impurities that can then be readily removed
4. excessive discharge of liquid from a cavity or organ (as in watery diarrhea)
5. a state of uncertainty about what should be done (usually following some important event) preceding the establishment of a new direction of action; "the flux following the death of the emperor"
      Synonyms: state of flux
6. the lines of force surrounding a permanent magnet or a moving charged particle
      Synonyms: magnetic field magnetic flux
7. (physics) the number of changes in energy flow across a given surface per unit area
      Synonyms: flux density
8. in constant change; "his opinions are in flux"; "the newness and flux of the computer industry"

Verb

1. move or progress freely as if in a stream; "The crowd flowed out of the stadium"
      Synonyms: flow
2. become liquid or fluid when heated; "the frozen fat liquefied"
      Synonyms: liquefy liquify
3. mix together different elements; "The colors blend well"
      Synonyms: blend mix conflate commingle immix fuse coalesce meld combine merge

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