flux

Meanings

• noun

  The rate at which a substance or substances are produced, transferred, or consumed in a given time period.

  - "The flux of water through a pipe is measured in gallons per minute."
  - "The rate of flux of electrons in a conductor is called current."

• noun

  A state of constant change or instability.

  - "The political climate in the Middle East is in a constant state of flux."
  - "The economy is in a state of flux due to the ongoing pandemic."

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Pronunciation

1. /flʌks/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

stasis

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with flux
mux , lux , perplex , vex

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Variants

List of all variants of flux that leads to same result
flux , fluxes , fluxed , fluxing , luminous flux , luminous fluxes , magnetic flux , magnetic fluxes , radiant flux , radiant fluxes

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'fluxus' meaning 'flow'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'flux' is also used in astronomy to describe the brightness or intensity of a celestial body over time.

2. The term 'flux' is also used in chemistry to describe the rate of reaction between two substances.

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Related Concepts

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1. Flux Capacitor: A fictional electronic device from the Back to the Future series that enables time travel by harnessing the power of 1.21 gigawatts.

2. Flux Core Welding: A type of arc welding process where a continuously fed, consumable wire electrode is used as the source of filler material.

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Culture

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Flux has been used in various fields such as physics, engineering, economics, and politics to describe a state of constant change or flow.

How to Memorize "flux"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a river flowing steadily, representing the concept of flux.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'flux' with the idea of constant change or flow.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Flow like a river' to remember the definition of flux.

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