nonpersistent

/ˌnɑnpərˈsɪstənt/
adjective
  1. Not continuing or lasting for a long time; temporary or short-lived.
    • The nonpersistent rain stopped after just a few minutes.
    • The chemical is nonpersistent in the environment, breaking down quickly.
    • He had a nonpersistent cough that came and went.
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