ScienceJuly 14, 2026
flux
/flʌks/
Definition
The rate of flow or transfer of a substance, such as carbon, energy, or water, through a specific area or across a boundary.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'fluxus,' meaning 'a flowing.' It entered Middle English through Old French to describe continuous change or the act of flowing.
In the news
The term is used here to describe the movement of carbon, water, and energy between the land and the atmosphere. Scientists use 'flux towers' to measure these movements to better understand climate change.
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