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1. Transient
   [oscillation] A transient event is a short-lived burst of energy in a system caused by a sudden change of state. The source of the transient energy may be an internal event or a nearby event. The energy then couples to other parts of the system, typically appearing as a short burst of oscill...
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2. Transient
   [computer programming] ==Java== In the Java programming language, transient is a keyword used as a field modifier. When a field is declared transient, it would not be serialized even if the class to which it belongs is serialized. In Java, methods, classes and interfaces cannot be declared a...
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3. Transient
   [civil engineering] In civil engineering, a transient is used to refer to any pressure wave that is short lived (i.e. not static pressure or pressure differential due to friction/minor loss in flow). The most common occurrence of this is called water hammer. In a pipe network, when a valve o...
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4. transient
   temporary fleeting 
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5. Transient
   A short surge of current or voltage, often occurring before steady-state conditions have become established.
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6. transient
   [n] - one who stays for only a short time 2. [n] - (physics) a short-lived oscillation in a system caused by a sudden change of voltage or current or load
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7. Transient
   1) Applies to that which lasts or stays but a short time. A change from one steady-state condition to another.
   2) The initial high-energy peak at the beginning of a waveform, such as one caused by the percussive action of a pick or hammer hitting the string, etc.
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8. Transient
   Usually the brief initial (or attack) portion of a waveform. Transients provide important cues that help our ears recognize sounds, but they are often difficult for an audio system to reproduce because of their high amplitudes and short rise times
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9. Transient
   Usually the brief initial (or attack) portion of a waveform. Transients provide important cues that help our ears recognize sounds, but they are often difficult for an audio system to reproduce because of their high amplitudes and short rise times.
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10. Transient
    A temporary and brief change in a given parameter. Typically associated with input voltage or output loading parameters
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11. transient
    qualifies a pulse,damped oscillation,or other temporary phenomenon occurring in a system prior to reaching a steady-state condition Category: Electrical engineering and energy • short-duration electrical impulse having steep leading edge and repeated irregularly Category: Electrical e...
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12. transient
    1. Short-lived; passing; not permanent; said of a disease or an attack. ... 2. A short-lived cardiac sound having little duration (less than 0.12 second) as distinct from a murmur; e.g., first, second, third, and fourth heart sounds, clicks, and opening snaps. ... Origin: L. Transeo, pres. P. Transiens, to cross over ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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13. transient
    noun (physics) a short-lived oscillation in a system caused by a sudden change of voltage or current or load
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14. transient
    noun one who stays for only a short time; `transient laborers`
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15. transient
    In the context of stochastic processes, 'A state is called transient if there is a positive probability of leaving and never returning.' -- Stokey and Lucas, p 322 Source: Stokey and Lucas, 1989, p 322 Contexts: macro; stochastic processes
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16. Transient
    • (a.) Hasty; momentary; imperfect; brief; as, a transient view of a landscape. • (a.) Staying for a short time; not regular or permanent; as, a transient guest; transient boarders. • (a.) Passing before the sight or perception, or, as it were, moving over or across a space or scene v...
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17. Transient
    Always on the move rather than mostly in one area (term applies mostly to Orcas)
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18. Transient
    See "Voltage Transient"
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19. Transient
    A high amplitude, short duration pulse superimposed on the normal voltage wave form or ground line.
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20. transient
    1. (electronics) A sudden, brief increase in current or voltage in a circuit that can damage sensitive components and instruments. (2003-06-12) 2. (software) A software object with a short and limited lifetime which is not saved for later reuse. (1998-04-19)
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21. transient
    
    • one who stays for only a short time
    • (physics) a short-lived oscillation in a system caused by a sudden change of voltage or current or load
    
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22. transient
    pertaining to or designating a phenomenon or quantity which passes from one steady state to another consecutive steady state
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23. transient
    pertaining to or designating a phenomenon or a quantity which varies between two consecutive steady states during a time interval short compared with the time-scale of interest
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24. transient
    behaviour of a variable (quantity) during transition between two consecutive steady states
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25. transient
    pertaining to or designating a phenomenon or quantity which varies between two consecutive steady states during a time interval short compared to the time-scale of interest
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