bubble memory en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈbʌblˌmɛm(ə)ri/
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Etymology
From being a type of computer memory that uses magnetic bubbles (magnetic domains) to store binary digits (bits).
Meanings
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(countable, historical, uncountable) 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.
A year ago bubble memory was a hot topic of conversation. Promoters of the bubble school boasted that this new form of storage would eventually replace mini-floppy and Winchester-disk storage because it was cheaper, faster and more reliable.
1982 July 12, Paul Freiberger, “Bubble memory is no longer the stuff of dreams”, in InfoWorld, page 27:
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| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
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| bubble memories | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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