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rate vs flux

flux vs rate

rate and flux both are nouns.

rate and flux both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rate Yes No Yes No
flux Yes No Yes No
As nouns, flux is a hyponym of rate; that is, flux is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rate:
  • rate: a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
  • flux: the rate of flow of energy or particles across a given surface
rate (noun) flux (noun)
the relative speed of progress or change in constant change
amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis (physics) the number of changes in energy flow across a given surface per unit area
a quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount or measure a flow or discharge
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit 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
rate (verb) flux (verb)
assign a rank or rating to mix together different elements
estimate the value of become liquid or fluid when heated
be worthy of or have a certain rating move or progress freely as if in a stream
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