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flux

(n): the rate of flow of energy or particles across a given surface

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(n): a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

(n): a flow or discharge

(n): the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

(n): a substance added to molten metals to bond with impurities that can then be readily removed

(n): material produced by or used in a reaction involving changes in atoms or molecules

(n): excessive discharge of liquid from a cavity or organ (as in watery diarrhea)

(n): any deviation from a healthy or normal condition

(n): a state of uncertainty about what should be done (usually following some important event) preceding the establishment of a new direction of action

(n): the way something is with respect to its main attributes

(n): the lines of force surrounding a permanent magnet or a moving charged particle

(n): the space around a radiating body within which its electromagnetic oscillations can exert force on another similar body not in contact with it

(n): (physics) the number of changes in energy flow across a given surface per unit area

(n): the amount per unit size

(n): in constant change

(n): the action of changing something

(v): move or progress freely as if in a stream

(v): move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion

(v): become liquid or fluid when heated

(v): change in physical make-up

(v): mix together different elements

(v): change in physical make-up

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about 1 year ago chained_bear said:

An abnormally copious flowing of blood, excrement, etc. from the bowels or other organs; a morbid or excessive discharge. spec. An early name for dysentery; also red flux, flux of blood, bloody flux.

Also, the way my dad uses it: In Metallurgy, Any substance that is mixed with a metal etc. to facilitate its fusion; also a substance used to render colours fusible in enamelling and in the colouring of porcelain and glass.

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