nonvolatile

• Décrit une substance ou des données qui ne s'évaporent pas et ne changent pas d'état facilement ; en informatique, se réfère à une mémoire qui conserve les données même lorsque l'alimentation est coupée.

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.

   Non volatil

   • 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.

   Synonymesfixed

   Antonymesevaporativevolatile

2. Retaining data without powerB2formalIT

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

   Mémoire non volatile

   • 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.

   Synonymespersistent

   Antonymesvolatile