Fluxmeter

/ˈflʌksmiːtər/ noun

Definition

An instrument that measures the flow rate or flux of a fluid, gas, or electric/magnetic field.

Etymology

Compound from 'flux' (flowing quantity) + 'meter' (measuring device, from Greek 'metron' meaning measure). A modern technical term from engineering and physics.

Kelly Says

Modern water companies use fluxmeters to detect tiny leaks in pipes—the same technology helps climate scientists measure ocean currents that regulate global temperature.

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