core memory

English

core memory closeup

core memory module

diagram of a single core memory element

Etymology

From being a type of computer memory consisting of magnetic cores

Noun

core memory (countable and uncountable, plural core memories)

1. (computing) a type of non-volatile random-access rewritable electronic memory using ferrite cores to magnetically store binary digits (bits)

   Synonyms: magnetic core memory, ferrite core memory

Hypernyms

• NVRAM (non-volatile random access memory) (erasable memory)
• RAM (random-access memory) (erasable memory)

Coordinate terms

• bubble memory

Derived terms

• core dump

See also

• memory core

Anagrams

• memory core