Phrase guide

flash memory

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A rewritable memory chip that retains its data without a power supply.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

Topics: computer-hardware, computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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noun

Meaning 2

nonvolatile storage that can be electrically erased and programmed anew

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: non-volatile storage, nonvolatile storage

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Across languages

Translations

10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 閃存 /闪存 (shǎncún) — rewritable memory
  • Dutch: flashgeheugen — rewritable memory
  • Finnish: flash-muisti — rewritable memory
  • Greek: φλασάκι (flasáki) — rewritable memory
  • Japanese: フラッシュメモリ (furasshu memori) — rewritable memory
  • Japanese: フラッシュメモリー (furasshu memorī) — rewritable memory
  • Latgalian: zibšņatguods — rewritable memory
  • Latvian: zibatmiņa — rewritable memory
  • Polish: pamięć flash — rewritable memory
  • Russian: флеш-память (fleš-pamjatʹ) — rewritable memory