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nonvolatile

/ˌnɒnvɒlˈteɪtɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does nonvolatile mean?

adjective

Not changing or being easily changed; not volatile. Not losing or forgetting information when the power is turned off.

Example

"The nonvolatile memory in the computer allowed it to retain its settings even after a power outage."

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