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flux
[ fluhks ]
/ flÊks /
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Definition of flux
noun
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
to flow.
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Origin of flux
1350â1400; Middle English <Latin fluxus a flowing, equivalent to fluc-, variant stem of fluere to flow + -tus suffix of v. action, with ct>x
OTHER WORDS FROM flux
non·flux, nounsu·per·flux, nountrans·flux, nounWords nearby flux
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British Dictionary definitions for flux
flux
/ (flÊks) /
noun
verb
Word Origin for flux
C14: from Latin fluxus a flow, from fluere to flow
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Medical definitions for flux
flux
[ flĆks ]
n.
The discharge of large quantities of fluid material from the body, especially the discharge of watery feces from the intestines.
Material thus discharged from the bowels.
The rate of flow of fluid, particles, or energy through a given surface.
Flux density.
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Scientific definitions for flux
flux
[ flĆks ]
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