nonvolatile

• Bezeichnet einen Stoff, der nicht leicht verdampft oder verdunstet; in der Informatik einen Speicher, der seine Daten auch ohne Stromversorgung behält.

Describes a substance or data that does not evaporate or change state easily; in computing, it refers to memory that retains data even when power is turned off.

1. Not readily volatilizingC1formaltechnical

   Describes a substance that does not evaporate or vaporize easily at normal temperatures and pressures.

   Nichtflüchtig

   • Nonvolatile oils, like mineral oil, do not evaporate quickly.
   • The solvent is nonvolatile, making it safe for long-term storage.
   • Nonvolatile compounds are often used in industrial lubricants.

   Synonymefixed

   Antonymeevaporativevolatile

2. Retaining data without powerB2formalIT

   Describes computer memory that retains stored information even when the power is turned off.

   Nichtflüchtig

   • Flash drives use nonvolatile memory to store data.
   • Nonvolatile storage is essential for saving files permanently.
   • The BIOS chip is a type of nonvolatile memory.

   Synonymepersistent

   Antonymevolatile