"memory core" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: memory cores [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} memory core (plural memory cores)
  1. (science fiction, computing) A (semi-)permanent computer memory storage device that may be extracted, and may or may not be separate from the computer core. Categories (topical): Computing, Science fiction Related terms: computer core, core memory Coordinate_terms: computer core

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