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- [fluhks]
- /flʌks/
- /ˈflʌksɪŋ /
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fluhks]
- /flʌks/
Definitions of fluxing word
- noun fluxing a flowing or flow. 1
- noun fluxing the flowing in of the tide. 1
- noun fluxing continuous change, passage, or movement: His political views are in a state of flux. 1
- noun fluxing Physics. the rate of flow of fluid, particles, or energy. a quantity expressing the strength of a field of force in a given area. 1
- noun fluxing Chemistry, Metallurgy. a substance used to refine metals by combining with impurities to form a molten mixture that can be readily removed. a substance used to remove oxides from and prevent further oxidation of fused metal, as in soldering or hot-dip coating. (in the refining of scrap or other metal) a salt or mixture of salts that combines with nonmetallic impurities, causing them to float or coagulate. 1
- abbreviation FLUXING fusion. 1
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Origin of fluxing
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin fluxus a flowing, equivalent to fluc-, variant stem of fluere to flow + -tus suffix of v. action, with ct > x
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Parts of speech for Fluxing
noun
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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fluxing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
fluxing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fluxing
verb fluxing
- soften — to make soft or softer.
- deliquesce — (esp of certain salts) to dissolve gradually in water absorbed from the air
- run — execution
- render — to cause to be or become; make: to render someone helpless.
- liquefy — Make or become liquid.
Antonyms for fluxing
verb fluxing
- coagulate — When a liquid coagulates, it becomes very thick.
- solidify — to make solid; make into a hard or compact mass; change from a liquid or gaseous to a solid form.
- integrate — to bring together or incorporate (parts) into a whole.
- put together — assemble
- unite — to join, combine, or incorporate so as to form a single whole or unit.
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