noun
volatile storage; volatile memory device
Technical computing term for memory that loses its contents when power is removed, such as RAM.
揮発性記憶装置は電源を切るとデータが消える。
Volatile storage loses its data when the power is turned off.
Non-volatile storage, which retains data without power, in contrast to 揮発性記憶装置.
Compound of 揮発性 (volatility) + 記憶装置 (storage device).