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 ● Jan. 27, 2026
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 ● Jan. 2, 2026
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 ● Feb. 22, 2024
Assuming ideal solution behavior, what is the boiling point of a solution of 115.0 g of nonvolatile sucrose, C12H22O11, in 350.0 g of water?
From Textbooks ● Feb. 14, 2019
It is a nonvolatile white powder, and has a specific gravity of 6.6952; it is insoluble in water and almost so in acids—concentrated hydrochloric acid dissolving a small quantity.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 2 "Anjar" to "Apollo" by Various
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