flux vs rate

flux and rate both are nouns.

flux and rate both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
flux	Yes	No	Yes	No
rate	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, rate is a hypernym of flux; that is, rate is a word with a broader meaning than flux:

flux: the rate of flow of energy or particles across a given surface
rate: a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

flux (noun)	rate (noun)
in constant change	the relative speed of progress or change
(physics) the number of changes in energy flow across a given surface per unit area	amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis
a flow or discharge	a quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount or measure
the lines of force surrounding a permanent magnet or a moving charged particle	a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
excessive discharge of liquid from a cavity or organ (as in watery diarrhea)
a state of uncertainty about what should be done (usually following some important event) preceding the establishment of a new direction of action
a substance added to molten metals to bond with impurities that can then be readily removed
the rate of flow of energy or particles across a given surface

flux (verb)	rate (verb)
mix together different elements	assign a rank or rating to
become liquid or fluid when heated	estimate the value of
move or progress freely as if in a stream	be worthy of or have a certain rating

Difference between flux and rate

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