soldering flux vs flux

flux vs soldering flux

soldering flux and flux both are nouns.

soldering flux is not a verb while flux is a verb.

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

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

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

soldering flux (noun)	flux (noun)
flux applied to surfaces that are to be joined by soldering; flux cleans the surfaces and results in a better bond	in constant change
	(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

soldering flux (verb)	flux (verb)
	mix together different elements
	become liquid or fluid when heated
	move or progress freely as if in a stream

Difference between soldering flux and flux

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