flux vs soldering flux

soldering flux vs flux

flux and soldering flux both are nouns.

flux is a verb but soldering flux is not a verb.

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

As nouns, soldering flux is a hyponym of flux; that is, soldering flux is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than flux:

flux: a substance added to molten metals to bond with impurities that can then be readily removed
soldering flux: flux applied to surfaces that are to be joined by soldering; flux cleans the surfaces and results in a better bond

flux (noun)	soldering flux (noun)
in constant change	flux applied to surfaces that are to be joined by soldering; flux cleans the surfaces and results in a better bond
(physics) the number of changes in energy flow across a given surface per unit area
a flow or discharge
the lines of force surrounding a permanent magnet or a moving charged particle
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)	soldering flux (verb)
mix together different elements
become liquid or fluid when heated
move or progress freely as if in a stream

Difference between flux and soldering flux

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