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non·vol·a·tile

[non-vol-uh-tl, -til or, esp. British, -tahyl]
adjective
1.
not volatile.
2.
(of computer memory) having the property of retaining data when electrical power fails or is turned off.

Origin:
non- + volatile

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nonvolatile

adjective
not volatilizing readily; "a nonvolatile acid" [ant: volatile
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More nonvolatile is always a great word to know.
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