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 scapula scapula /ˈskæpjələ/

noun

  1. Either of two flat triangular bones one on each side of the shoulder in human beings  ( scapula , shoulder bone , shoulder blade )
    either of two flat triangular bones one on each side of the shoulder in human beings
     The shoulder blade is also known as the scapula
    The shoulder blade is also known as the scapula


 white avens white avens /waɪt ˈeɪvənz/

noun

  1. North American white-flowered avens  ( bennet , Geum canadense , white avens )
    North American white-flowered avens
  2. Avens of Virginia having pale or greenish yellow flowers  ( bennet , Geum virginianum , white avens )
    avens of Virginia having pale or greenish yellow flowers


 flux flux /ˈflʌks/

noun

  1. () The rate of flow of energy or particles across a given surface  ( flux )
    the rate of flow of energy or particles across a given surface
      The situation is in a state of constant flux, with things changing rapidly.
    The situation is in a state of constant flux, with things changing rapidly.
  2. () A flow or discharge  ( fluxion [Archaic] , flux )
    a flow or discharge
      The constant flux of people at the train station made it a bustling hub.
    The constant flux of people at the train station made it a bustling hub.
  3. In constant change  ( flux )
    in constant change
     His opinions are in flux
    his opinions are in flux
     The newness and flux of the computer industry
    the newness and flux of the computer industry
  4. (physics) the number of changes in energy flow across a given surface per unit area  ( flux , flux density )
    (physics) the number of changes in energy flow across a given surface per unit area
  5. The lines of force surrounding a permanent magnet or a moving charged particle  ( flux , magnetic flux , magnetic field )
    the lines of force surrounding a permanent magnet or a moving charged particle
      The magnetic field of the Earth guided the compass needle.
    The magnetic field of the Earth guided the compass needle.
  6. A state of uncertainty about what should be done (usually following some important event) preceding the establishment of a new direction of action  ( flux , state of flux )
    a state of uncertainty about what should be done (usually following some important event) preceding the establishment of a new direction of action
     The flux following the death of the emperor
    the flux following the death of the emperor
  7. Excessive discharge of liquid from a cavity or organ (as in watery diarrhea)  ( flux )
    excessive discharge of liquid from a cavity or organ (as in watery diarrhea)
  8. A substance added to molten metals to bond with impurities that can then be readily removed  ( flux )
    a substance added to molten metals to bond with impurities that can then be readily removed

verb

  1. Mix together different elements  ( blend , commingle , conflate , coalesce , combine , flux , fuse , immix , meld , merge , mix )
    mix together different elements
     The colors blend well
    The colors blend well
  2. (physics) become liquid or fluid when heated  ( flux , liquefy , liquify )
    (physics) become liquid or fluid when heated
     The frozen fat liquefied
    the frozen fat liquefied
  3. Move or progress freely as if in a stream  ( flux , flow )
    move or progress freely as if in a stream
     The crowd flowed out of the stadium
    The crowd flowed out of the stadium


 loaf sugar loaf sugar /loʊf ˈʃʊgər/

noun

  1. A large conical loaf of concentrated refined sugar  ( loaf sugar , sugar loaf , sugarloaf )
    a large conical loaf of concentrated refined sugar