flux
/flʌks/
noun
- A state of continuous change or movement.
- The company's plans are in flux as they adjust to new market conditions.
- The political situation in the region remains in constant flux.
- Her emotions were in flux after hearing the surprising news.
- A substance used to help metals join together when soldering or welding.
- Flux helps the solder flow evenly and bond with the metal.
- The electrician applied flux to the copper pipe before soldering it.
- You need to use flux to clean the metal surface for a strong weld.
- The rate of flow of a fluid, particles, or energy across a surface.
- The flux of water through the pipe was measured in liters per second.
- The sensor detected a high flux of neutrons coming from the reactor.
- Scientists study the heat flux from the sun to understand climate patterns.
Synonyms
Antonyms
verb
- To treat with a flux (a substance used in soldering or welding).
- Before joining the wires, the technician fluxed the ends carefully.
- He fluxed the metal pieces before applying the solder.
- You should flux the joint to ensure a clean connection.
- To change or flow continuously.
- The population of the city fluxes with the seasons as tourists come and go.
- Her mood fluxed between excitement and anxiety throughout the day.
- The stock market fluxes constantly, making it hard to predict.