bubble memory

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of non-volatile computer memory that uses a thin film of magnetic material to hold small magnetized areas, known as bubbles or domains, each storing one bit of data.

Pronunciation

/ˈbʌblˌmɛm(ə)ri/ en-ca-bubble_memory.ogg

Word forms

bubble memory bubble memories

Etymology

From being a type of computer memory that uses magnetic bubbles (magnetic domains) to store binary digits (bits).

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