also: メモリーリーク
noun
memory leak
Computing term: a situation where a program fails to release memory that is no longer needed, causing gradual performance degradation or crashes.
このアプリはメモリリークが原因で動作が遅くなっている。
This app is running slowly due to a memory leak.
メモリリークを防ぐために、使わなくなったオブジェクトはすぐに解放してください。
To prevent memory leaks, release objects as soon as they are no longer needed.
Buffer overflow is a different type of memory-related bug where data exceeds the allocated buffer, potentially overwriting adjacent memory.
Memory management is the broader practice of controlling and coordinating computer memory, including techniques to avoid leaks.
Loanword from English 'memory leak', adopted directly into Japanese computing terminology.