temporarystoragechip
nounUK /ˈtɛmpərəri ˈstɔːrɪdʒ tʃɪp/
US /ˈtɛmpəreri ˈstɔːrɪdʒ tʃɪp/
A small computer part that holds information for a little while and then lets it go.
The game console uses a temporary storage chip to keep your progress while you play.
RELATED WORDS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A chip that stores data only while it has power, losing everything when switched off.
The temporary storage chip cleared all its data when the battery died.
3. A small memory unit used to hold files briefly during a transfer between devices.
The camera's temporary storage chip held the photos until they were copied to the computer.
4. A hardware component that keeps recent information handy so a program can work faster.
The app loads faster because the temporary storage chip remembers what you looked at last.