nonvolatile

adjective non·vol·a·tile \-ˈvä-lə-t^əl\

Definition of NONVOLATILE

: not volatile: as

a : not vaporizing readily <a nonvolatile solvent>

b of a computer memory : retaining data when power is shut off

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Medical Dictionary

adjective non·vol·a·tile \-ˈväl-ət-^əl, especially British -ə-ˌtīl\

: not volatile

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