nonvolatile

[ non-vol-uh-tl, -tilor, especially British, -tahyl ]

adjective

1. not volatile.
2. (of computer memory) having the property of retaining data when electrical power fails or is turned off.

Word History and Origins

Origin of nonvolatile¹

non- + volatile

Example Sentences

So far, the biggest success for spintronics has been nonvolatile memory, the sort that prevents data loss in the case of power failure.

From MIT Technology Review

Steam distillation indicated that the product consisted of volatile and nonvolatile constituents.

From Project Gutenberg

The process of distillation practically removes all nonvolatile foreign matter, mineral as well as organic.

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In this way the salt can be separated from nonvolatile impurities.

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The pharmacy name of an alcoholic solution or extract of a nonvolatile vegetable substance.

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