Flux

/flʌks/

noun

  1. The act of flowing; a continuous moving on or passing by, as of a flowing stream.

  2. A state of ongoing change.

    Languages, like our bodies, are in a continual flux.

  3. 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.

verb

  1. To use flux on.

    You have to flux the joint before soldering.

  2. To melt.

  3. To flow as a liquid.

adjective

  1. Flowing; unstable; inconstant; variable.

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