ephemeral source
[/ɪˈfɛmərəl sɔːrs/]
nounpl: ephemeral sources
fonte efêmera
1. A source of information, water, energy, or other resource that exists or is available only for a short period of time
The seasonal river was an ephemeral source of water for the desert community.
O rio sazonal era uma fonte efêmera de água para a comunidade do deserto.
2. In academic or research contexts, a document, reference, or origin that is temporary or short-lived
Social media posts serve as ephemeral sources that quickly disappear from public view.
Os posts de mídia social servem como fontes efêmeras que desaparecem rapidamente da vista pública.
3. A resource that appears briefly and cannot be relied upon for long-term sustainability
The startup depended on venture capital, an ephemeral source of funding.
A startup dependia de capital de risco, uma fonte efêmera de financiamento.
The term 'ephemeral source' is primarily used in academic, scientific, and business contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English. In Brazil, it's particularly relevant in discussions about environmental sustainability, water resources, and digital media. The concept reflects growing concerns about resource scarcity and the reliability of information in the digital age.
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