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volatile storage

DEFINITIONS OF: volatile storage

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n computer storage that is erased when the power is turned off

Antonyms:
non-volatile storage, nonvolatile storage
computer storage that is not lost when the power is turned off
Types:
RAM, random access memory, random memory, random-access memory, read/write memory
the most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on; an integrated circuit memory chip allows information to be stored or accessed in any order and all storage locations are equally accessible
core memory, magnetic core memory
(computer science) a computer memory consisting of an array of magnetic cores; now superseded by semiconductor memories
Type of:
computer memory, computer storage, memory, memory board, storage, store
an electronic memory device
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