volatile storage

/ˌvɑlədl ˌstɔrɪdʒ/

Definitions of volatile storage

1. noun

   computer storage that is erased when the power is turned off
   antonyms:

   nonvolatile storage

   computer storage that is not lost when the power is turned off

   non-volatile storage

   computer storage that is not lost when the power is turned off

   types:

   RAM, random access memory, random memory, random-access memory, read/write memory

   the most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on; an integrated circuit memory chip allows information to be stored or accessed in any order and all storage locations are equally accessible

   core memory, magnetic core memory

   (computer science) a computer memory consisting of an array of magnetic cores; now superseded by semiconductor memories

   type of:

   computer memory, computer storage, memory, memory board, storage, store

   an electronic memory device