flash memory

American  

noun

1. Computers. a type of reprogrammable memory that retains information even with the power turned off.

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flash memory Scientific  

1. A kind of ROM that retains data when power is turned off and that can be electronically erased and reprogrammed without being removed from the circuit board.

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Example Sentences

That applies both to the flash memory chips that store photos and videos, called NAND, as well as the memory used to run apps quickly, called DRAM.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Micron has soared 218% over the past year thanks to stellar earnings that reflect sky-high demand for flash memory chips.

From Barron's

Micron’s stock has increased 218% over the past year due to high demand for flash memory chips.

From Barron's

It is also a leader in the markets for dynamic random-access memory, or DRAM, which is used in desktop computers and servers and for the flash memory found in smartphones and solid-state hard drives.

From Barron's