Ephemeron
Pronunciation: /ˈiˈpiˈhɛmˈɪɹɑn/
Ephemeron (noun)
- A very short-lived insect that lives as an adult for only a brief time, often just hours.
- Something that lasts for a very short time, with little lasting effect.
- In programming, an object kept only while it is still reachable, then removed by the system.
Examples
- The ephemeron lived for only a day in the warm air.
- An ephemeron appears briefly, then disappears from the garden.