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Intermittent

/ˌɪntərˈmɪtənt/adjective
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Intermittent describes something that occurs at irregular intervals or with breaks in between, rather than continuously, like a rain shower that comes and goes. In today's world, it's often applied to technologies such as renewable energy sources that produce power sporadically, emphasizing the challenges of managing unpredictability while harnessing potential efficiencies.

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