flʌks n. & v. --n. 1 a process of
flowing or flowing
out. 2 an
issue or
discharge. 3
continuous change (in a
state of flux). 4
Metallurgy a
substance mixed with a
metal etc. to
promote fusion. 5
Physics a
the rate of
flow of
any fluid across a
given area. b the
amount of fluid
crossing an area in a given
time. 6 Physics the amount of
radiation or particles
incident on an area in a given time. 7 Electr. the
total electric or
magnetic field passing through a
surface. 8
Med. an
abnormal discharge of
blood or
excrement from the
body. --v. 1 tr. & intr.
make or
become fluid. 2 tr. a fuse. b
treat with a fusing flux. [ME f. OF flux or L fluxus f. fluere fluxflow]