nonvolatile
[ non-vol-uh-tl, -til or, especially British, -tahyl ]
/ nɒnˈvɒl ə tl, -tɪl or, especially British, -ˌtaɪl /
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adjective
not volatile.
(of computer memory) having the property of retaining data when electrical power fails or is turned off.
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Example sentences from the Web for nonvolatile
Steam distillation indicated that the product consisted of volatile and nonvolatile constituents.
The process of distillation practically removes all nonvolatile foreign matter, mineral as well as organic.
An Elementary Study of Chemistry|William McPhersonIn this way the salt can be separated from nonvolatile impurities.
An Elementary Study of Chemistry|William McPhersonThe pharmacy name of an alcoholic solution or extract of a nonvolatile vegetable substance.
Surgery, with Special Reference to Podiatry|Maximilian Stern