flux

the rate of flow of energy or particles across a given surface

a flow or discharge

a substance added to molten metals to bond with impurities that can then be readily removed

excessive discharge of liquid from a cavity or organ (as in watery diarrhea)

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”

the lines of force surrounding a permanent magnet or a moving charged particle

(physics) the number of flux changes per unit area

in constant change

• “his opinions are in flux”
• “the newness and flux of the computer industry”

move or progress freely as if in a stream

• “The crowd flowed out of the stadium”

become liquid or fluid when heated

• “the frozen fat liquefied”

mix together different elements

• “The colors blend well”