Definition of "fluence" [flu•ence]

• Fluency. (noun)
• A measure of particle flux (or that of a pulse of electromagnetic radiation). (noun)
• A magical or mysterious force; hypnotic power; energy. (noun)

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• "But since they can't handle much incoming energy right now, their beams lose potency - what laser geeks call "fluence" - the further they travel."
• "Still Life c1941 Ian Potter shows his Surrealist in­fluence."
• "He batted with fluence and without anyfear and scored his runs at a brisk pace."