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Volatile memory

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-006480

A type of computer memory that requires continuous power to retain stored information. Data held in this memory is lost immediately when the power supply is interrupted or the system is shut down. Random-access memory (RAM) in computers is a common example, providing fast access for active programs and data during operation.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-006480
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectIndustrial electronics
TranslationsGerman: flüchtiger Speicher; Spanish: memoria volátil; French: mémoire volatile
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-IND-006480",
  "term": "Volatile memory",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A type of computer memory that requires continuous power to retain stored information. Data held in this memory is lost immediately when the power supply is interrupted or the system is shut down. Random-access memory (RAM) in computers is a common example, providing fast access for active programs and data during operation.",
  "subject": "Industrial electronics",
  "translations": {
    "de": "flüchtiger Speicher",
    "es": "memoria volátil",
    "fr": "mémoire volatile"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/volatile-memory/"
}

Record 7,078 of 7,361 in Industrial and trades terminology (MLC-0113). Request the full dataset.