flux
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Noun[change]
- A flux is a chemical agent for cleaning metal prior to soldering or welding.
- It is important to use flux when soldering or oxides on the metal will prevent a good bond.
- Flux is the action or process of flowing.
Verb[change]
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- (transitive) If you flux metal, you use flux on it to promote melting.
- You have to flux the joint before soldering.