flux: Meaning and Definition of

flux

1. a flowing or flow.
2. the flowing in of the tide.
3. continuous change, passage, or movement: His political views are in a state of flux.
1. the rate of flow of fluid, particles, or energy.
2. a quantity expressing the strength of a field of force in a given area.
1. a substance used to refine metals by combining with impurities to form a molten mixture that can be readily removed.
2. a substance used to remove oxides from and prevent further oxidation of fused metal, as in soldering or hot-dip coating.
3. (in the refining of scrap or other metal) a salt or mixture of salts that combines with nonmetallic impurities, causing them to float or coagulate.
6. fusion.

1. to melt; make fluid.
2. to fuse by the use of flux.
3. to purge.

1. to flow.