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flash memory
flash memory
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This term refers specifically to a type of EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) used in devices like USB drives, SD cards, and solid-state drives. It is characterized by its ability to retain data without power while allowing blocks of data to be deleted and rewritten quickly.
In technical discourse, it is treated as an uncountable mass noun. You would refer to the amount of flash memory available in a device rather than counting individual units of memory. To describe a specific physical component, terms like "chip" or "module" are used as counters.
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