nonvolatile
Americanadjective
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not volatile.
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(of computer memory) having the property of retaining data when electrical power fails or is turned off.
Etymology
Origin of nonvolatile
Example Sentences
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The flash memory is nonvolatile, meaning it can be used to store data without power, and is found in devices such as flash drives and smartphones.
From MarketWatch
Western Digital and Seagate make long-term storage, or what’s called nonvolatile memory, meaning the data stays when the power is turned off.
From Barron's
It could also enable magnetic computer memories that are nonvolatile, which means they don't leak information when powered off, or processors that make complex AI algorithms more energy-efficient.
From Science Daily
They’re very effective at grabbing a stray flavor molecule and attaching a stodgy, scentless, nonvolatile sugar molecule to it as an anchor.
From Los Angeles Times
“This will be a year for the case books, not the history books. At a volatile time, the court has filled its docket so far with nonvolatile cases.”
From New York Times
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