volatile cache

[/ˈvɑːlətəl kæʃ/]
nounpl: volatile caches
cache volátil
1. A type of computer memory cache that loses all stored data when power is disconnected or the system is shut down
RAM is a volatile cache that clears its contents when the computer is turned off.
A RAM é um cache volátil que limpa seu conteúdo quando o computador é desligado.
2. Temporary storage in a processor or system that requires continuous power to maintain data integrity
The CPU uses volatile cache to speed up data access, but all information is lost during a power failure.
A CPU usa cache volátil para acelerar o acesso aos dados, mas todas as informações são perdidas durante uma falha de energia.
This is highly technical jargon used primarily in computer science, software engineering, and IT professions. It is equally understood in Brazil, Portugal, and the USA within technical communities. The term is not subject to regional variation as it is a standardized computing term across all English and Portuguese-speaking tech industries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
temporary cacheRAM cachenon-persistent cachedynamic cache
Antonyms / Antônimos
non-volatile cachepersistent cachepermanent cache

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cache volátil
Standard technical term used in computing contexts
Portugal
cache volátil
Same terminology as Brazil; consistent across Portuguese-speaking technical communities
USA
volatile cache
Standard English technical terminology in computing industry

Related Words

RAMDRAMcache memorynon-volatile memorySSDstoragedata persistence

Related Idioms & Phrases

lose data to the ether
go up in smoke (referring to lost data)
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