flux
State of instability
Flux is a state of continuous change or flow.
Situations in flux are unsettled, still shifting.
In physics, flux measures the rate at which something passes through a surface—magnetic flux, heat flux.
In metallurgy and soldering, flux is a substance that promotes the fusion of metals by preventing oxidation.
The word suggests movement rather than stability: The company's policies remain in flux.
Thorough change in form
- shiftMovement or work period
- transitionChange from one state
- evolutionSpecies changing over generations
- fluctuationIrregular change over time
variation · alteration · modification · upheaval · turnover · metamorphosis · restructuring · realignment
Directed flow of charge
- streamSteady continuous flow
- dischargeRelease of substance outward
- outflowFluid exiting a system
- circulationMovement through a system
percolation · seepage · runoff · throughput · rate · volume · passage · movement
Low-temp metal fusion
- brazingFiller-metal bonding process
- weldingHeat-fusing metal pieces
- smeltingExtracting metal from ore
- fusingJoining by melting
rosin · borax · slag · molten · furnace · crucible · foundry · casting
Attracting iron or attention
- electromagneticInvolving electric and magnetic fields
- electricPowered by current
- luminousEmitting or reflecting light
- radiantEmitting light or joy
field · density · lines · weber · tesla · gauss · induction · capacitance
State of being unsure
- turbulenceChaotic flow patterns
- volatilityRapid, unpredictable changeability
- chaosComplete disorder and confusion
- unpredictabilityState resisting forecasts
disorder · irregularity · disequilibrium · entropy · fickleness · capriciousness · randomness · unrest
transformation
Thorough change in form
- shiftMovement or work period
- transitionChange from one state
- evolutionSpecies changing over generations
fluctuation · variation · alteration · modification · upheaval · turnover · metamorphosis · restructuring · realignment · reconfiguration
current
Directed flow of charge
circulation · percolation · seepage · runoff · throughput · rate · volume · passage · movement · transfer
soldering
Low-temp metal fusion
fusing · rosin · borax · slag · molten · furnace · crucible · foundry · casting · refining
magnetic
Attracting iron or attention
- electromagneticInvolving electric and magnetic fields
- electricPowered by current
- luminousEmitting or reflecting light
radiant · field · density · lines · weber · tesla · gauss · induction · capacitance · radiation
uncertainty
State of being unsure
- turbulenceChaotic flow patterns
- volatilityRapid, unpredictable changeability
- chaosComplete disorder and confusion
unpredictability · disorder · irregularity · disequilibrium · entropy · fickleness · capriciousness · randomness · unrest · ferment
diarrhea
Frequent liquid bowel movements
- dysenteryBloody intestinal infection
- purgingForcible elimination of unwanted
- dischargeRelease of substance outward
excretion · bowel · intestinal · purgative · cathartic · laxative
- stained glassstained glass, leaded glass, copper foil, tracery, cathedral windows
- Volatilityvolatility, fluctuation, fluctuations, instability, unpredictability
- Foundrysand casting, die casting, crucible, molten, ladles
- Inductionelectromagnetic induction, magnetic induction, inductance, inductor, induction coil
- magnetic circuitsmagnetic core, air gap, reluctance, yoke, iron core
- metalworking suppliesabrasives, sandpaper, grinding wheels, sanding belts, steel wool
fluxstability
Resistance to displacement
stasis · constancy · steadiness · permanence · immutability
- royal flushTop-ranking poker hand
- flush outForce from concealment
- lighter fluidFlammable liquid for ignition
- flush toiletPlumbed waste disposal bowl
- fluid ounceLiquid volume measurement unit
- body fluidLiquid within organisms
influence, fluid, flush, fluent, fluency, affluent, influx, superfluous, fluctuate