Meaning of the word transient in English

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transient

US /ˈtræn.zi.ənt/
UK /ˈtræn.zi.ənt/

Noun

1.

a person who is staying or working in a place for only a short time.

2.

a momentary variation in current, voltage, or frequency.

Adjective

1.

lasting only for a short time; impermanent.

Example:
a transient cold spell
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