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outflux

outflux

9.9
Amount of energy or particles moving out through a surface minus incoming flow
  • noun
  • /ˈaʊtˌflʌks/
  • Specialized
translation icon : flujo
  • Researchers analyzed the outflux of particles across the membrane in their experiment.

Examples

  • The outflux of heat from the system was measured to determine energy loss.

  • A high outflux of water vapor can affect the local climate conditions.

  • The outflux was measured precisely.

  • What is the outflux rate?

  • The outflux of heat from the system was measured to determine energy loss.

  • Researchers analyzed the outflux of particles across the membrane in their experiment.

  • A high outflux of water vapor can affect the local climate conditions.

Synonyms

flux
vsoutflux
  • Specialized
16 7.7

The rate at which energy or particles pass through an area

is the net amount moving outward through the surface rather than the rate
outflow
vsoutflux
  • Specialized
13 4.6

Movement of water, gas or money out of a place

focuses on the amount passing outward through a surface rather than general flow

Antonyms

influx
59 4.1

A large number of people or things arriving at a place

How Much

outflux
  • Specialized
9.9
flux
  • Specialized
16 7.7

Surface Forms

outflux singular
outfluxes plural

Morphology

outflux = flux (transparent) = out + flux

The technical sense in physics is a direct, domain-specific application of 'out' + 'flux' (net outward flow), so the composition is literal.

Etymology

The word outflux keeps the parts out + flux, with flux meaning 'flow' as in fluid. In science, an outflux is the total 'flow' going 'out' through a surface, for example heat or particles leaving a system.