Flux (biochemistry)
WordNet
noun
(1) In constant change
"His opinions are in flux"
"The newness and flux of the computer industry"
(2) (physics) the number of changes in energy flow across a given surface per unit area
(3) A flow or discharge
(4) The lines of force surrounding a permanent magnet or a moving charged particle
(5) A state of uncertainty about what should be done (usually following some important event) preceding the establishment of a new direction of action
"The flux following the death of the emperor"
(6) Excessive discharge of liquid from a cavity or organ (as in watery diarrhea)
(7) A substance added to molten metals to bond with impurities that can then be readily removed
(8) The rate of flow of energy or particles across a given surface
verb
(9) Mix together different elements
"The colors blend well"
(10) Become liquid or fluid when heated
"The frozen fat liquefied"
(11) Move or progress freely as if in a stream
"The crowd flowed out of the stadium"
WiktionaryText
Noun
- A state of ongoing change.
- The schedule is in flux at the moment.
- A chemical agent for cleaning metal prior to soldering or welding.
- It is important to use flux when soldering or oxides on the metal will prevent a good bond.
- The rate of transfer of energy (or another physical quantity) per unit area, specifically electric flux, magnetic flux.
- That high a neutron flux would be lethal in seconds.
Verb
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