nonvolatile
nɒnˈvɒlətaɪl
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Definition of nonvolatile - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
technologyTECH.retaining data without powerTECH.
  • The nonvolatile memory keeps data after shutdown.
persistent stable unchanging
2.
financeTECH.not subject to sudden or severe fluctuationsTECH.
  • Investors prefer nonvolatile markets for long-term investments..
stable steady
3.
chemistryTECH.not easily vaporized at a given temperatureTECH.
  • Nonvolatile substances remain stable during the experiment..
stable
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computer storage retaining data without power
The hard drive is a type of nonvolatile storage.

Origin of nonvolatile

Latin, non (not) + volatilis (flying)

Terms with nonvolatile included in their meaning

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chemistry
nonvolatile oil from animals or plants
computer storage
nonvolatile storage erased and reprogrammed electrically
technology
nonvolatile memory not directly accessed by the CPU
technology
small removable piece of nonvolatile electronic storage

Examples of nonvolatile in a sentence

  • The device uses nonvolatile chips for memory.
  • They sought nonvolatile stocks for their retirement fund.
  • Nonvolatile assets are crucial for a stable portfolio.
  • The nonvolatile liquid was safe to handle.
  • Nonvolatile compounds are preferred in this process.

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  1. French:non volatile, non volatil, ...
  2. German:nichtflüchtig, nicht flüchtig, ...
  3. Italian:non volatile, stabile, ...
  4. Spanish:no volátil, estable, ...
  5. Portuguese:não volátil, estável, ...
  6. Chinese:非易失性的, 不易挥发的, ...
  7. Japanese:不揮発性の, 安定した, ...
  8. Arabic:غَيْرُ مُتَطَايِر, غَيْر مُتَقَلِّب, ...
  9. Hebrew:לֹא נָדִיף, יָצִיב, ...
  10. Russian:энергонезависимый, неподверженный колебаниям, ...
  11. Ukrainian:неволатильний, нелеткий, ...
  12. Hindi:गैर-वाष्पशील, अस्थिर नहीं, ...
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