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flux

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of flux

1 the frequent and usually sudden passing from one condition to another
  • the English language is always in a state of flux
Synonyms of flux

change, fluctuation, inconstancy, oscillation
Words Related to flux

metamorphosis, mutation, transformation, transmogrification, transmutation

vacillation, wavering
2 a flowing or coming in
  • January typically brings a great flux of returns to department stores
Synonyms of flux

affluence, income, inflow, influx, inpouring, inrush
Words Related to flux

deluge, flood, flow, inundation, overflow, spate, torrent

rush, stampede

river, stream, tide
Near Antonyms of flux

emigration, exodus, flight
Antonyms of flux

outflow, outpouring
3 abnormally frequent intestinal evacuations with more or less fluid stools
  • Civil War doctors noted frequent cases of flux in the camps
Synonyms of flux

Delhi belly, diarrhea, Montezuma's revenge, runs, trots, turista
Words Related to flux

dysentery, shigellosis

scour(s)

flux

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of flux

to go from a solid to a liquid state
  • a solid will flux more quickly under pressure
Synonyms of flux

deliquesce, fuse, liquefy (also liquify), melt, run, thaw
Words Related to flux

found, gutter, smelt, try

dissolve, render

soften, thin
Near Antonyms of flux

clot, coagulate, congeal, gel, jell, jelly, thicken
Antonyms of flux

harden, set, solidify

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