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non·vol·a·tile

(nŏn-vŏl′ə-tl, -tīl′)
adj.
1. Not volatile; stable or constant.
2. Computers Of or relating to memory whose data is retained when the memory's power is interrupted.
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nonvolatile

(nɒnˈvɒləˌtaɪl)
adj
(Chemistry) chem not turning readily into gaseous form
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non•vol•a•tile

(nɒnˈvɒl ə tl, -tɪl; esp. Brit. -ˌtaɪl)

adj.
1. not volatile.
2. (of computer memory) having the property of retaining data when electrical power fails or is turned off.
[1865–70]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj. 1. nonvolatile - not volatilizing readily; "a nonvolatile acid"
volatile - evaporating readily at normal temperatures and pressures; "volatile oils"; "volatile solvents"
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Translations

nonvolatile

[ˌnɒnˈvɒlətaɪl] adj (Comput) non-volatile memory → memoria permanente
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