transient network

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.TT07576
Network that exists only transiently.
Note:
The network structure of a transient polymer network is based on transient junction points or crosslinks arising from interactions between polymer chains.
Source:
PAC, 2007, 79, 1801. (Definitions of terms relating to the structure and processing of sols, gels, networks, and inorganic-organic hybrid materials (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)) on page 1816 [Terms] [Paper]