magnetic flux
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flux
[fluks]1. an excessive flow or discharge.
2. the rate of the flow of some quantity (or magnetic field) per unit area.
magnetic flux (Φ) a quantitative measure of a magnetic field.
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magnetic flux
A term referring to the lines of a magnetic field, which indicate the strength of a magnetic field. Magnetic flux is expressed by the SI (International System) unit weber, which equals one volt-sec.Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.