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ephemeral
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ephemeral
Noun
  • Something which lasts for a short period of time.
Adjective
  • Lasting for a short period of time.
  • Existing for only one day, as with some flowers, insects, and diseases. biology
  • Usually dry, but filling with water for brief periods during and after precipitation. geology, of a body of water