ephemeral

(adjective)

lasting for a short period of time

Related Terms

  • upwelling
  • thermocline

Examples of ephemeral in the following topics:

  • Energy Sources

    • One such adaptation is the rapid growth of spring ephemeral plants, such as the spring beauty .
    • The spring beauty is an ephemeral spring plant that flowers early in the spring to avoid competing with larger forest trees for sunlight.
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