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Transient (Noun)

One who stays for only a short time; "transient laborers".

Nouns denoting people.

The hotel was a favorite among transients, who appreciated its affordable rates and convenient location.
Transient workers flocked to the city during the summer months to take advantage of the seasonal jobs.
The small town had a steady stream of transients passing through, often staying for just a night or two before moving on.
Many transients found themselves at the local soup kitchen, where they could get a hot meal and some temporary shelter.
The police officer had dealt with many transients over the years, but there was something about this particular individual that seemed different.

(physics) a short-lived oscillation in a system caused by a sudden change of voltage or current or load.

Nouns denoting natural events.

A transient occurred in the circuit when the power was switched on, causing a brief surge in voltage.
The engineers analyzed the data to identify the transient response of the system to the sudden change in load.
In the simulation, the transient effect was modeled as a damped sine wave, which decayed rapidly over time.
The oscilloscope captured a transient signal when the capacitor was discharged, revealing a sharp peak followed by decay.
After the initial transient period, the system settled into a steady-state condition, with stable voltage and current levels.