DRAM

Needs constant refreshing

DRAM stands for dynamic random-access memory, a type of computer memory that stores data in capacitors and must be constantly refreshed to retain information.

It's the standard memory used in personal computers and devices: The laptop comes with 16 gigabytes of DRAM.

Pronounced as separate letters or sometimes as a single syllable. (Lowercase dram is a unit of weight or a small drink.)

memory

SRAM

Fast volatile storage

  • chipSmall broken-off piece
  • moduleIndependent functional component
  • DIMMComputer memory card

cache · volatile · capacitor · refresh · bandwidth · latency · gigabyte · megabyte · storage · buffer

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Opposites
memory volatility

DRAMROM

Unwritable digital storage

flash memory · NVRAM · SSD · hard drive · PROM

memory technology type

DRAMSRAM

Fast volatile storage

cache memory

QUANTITY OF LIQUID (archaic measure)

DRAMgallon

Liquid volume unit

barrel · hogshead · tun · bushel · pint

Phrases
Family

drachma

Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G