Fluxes

/ˈflʌksɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of flux; multiple instances of flowing, substances that aid melting, or states of constant change.

Etymology

Regular plural of 'flux,' which comes from Latin 'fluxus.' In multiple contexts it can mean flowing states, chemical agents, or even the number of field lines in physics.

Kelly Says

In physics class, 'fluxes' (like magnetic flux or electric flux) measure invisible forces flowing through space—Einstein used flux concepts to help explain gravity and light.

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