FLUX, n. [L. fluxus, fluo, fluxi.] 1. The act of flowing; the motion or passing of a fluid.2. The moving or passing of any thing in continued succession. Things in this life, are in a continual flux.3. Any flow or issue of matter. In medicine, an extraordinary issue or evacuation from the bowels or other part; as the bloody flux or dysentery, hepatic flux, &c.4. In hydrography, the flow of the tide. The ebb is called reflux.5. In metallurgy, any substance or mixture used to promote the fusion of metals or minerals, as alkalies, borax, tartar and other saline matter, or in large operations limestone or fluor. Alkaline fluxes are either the crude, the white or the black flux.6. Fusion; a liquid state from the operation of heat.7. That which flows or is discharged.8. Concourse; confluence. [Little used.]FLUX, a. Flowing; moving; maintained by a constant succession of parts; inconstant; variable. [Not well authorized.] FLUX, v.t. 1. To melt; to fuse; to make fluid.One part of mineral alkali will flux two of siliceous earth with effervescence.2. To salivate. [Little used.] |
Why Donate?
Here are a number of reasons:
To indicate your approval.
To express your appreciation.
To help pay for website expenses and keep this website online.
Donate Using PayPal
If you have a major credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) or a PayPal account, donating is easy. Just click the dollar amount below to donate:
Donations from Outside of the United States
We welcome donations from anywhere in the world and in any currency. PayPal accepts a number of international currencies.
Donations by Other Methods
If you wish to donate via direct bank deposit or mail a cheque or money order, please
email me
.
|
| Firefox Plugin |
| I | S |
 |
1828 Webster's |
Add Search To Your Site |
[ + ] |
|
|
|