read only memory

A form of read-only memory — A computer memory chip that stores values but does not allow updates, in which the values are nonvolatile in that they are retained even when the computer is unpowered.

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Meanings

nounread only memory (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative spelling of read-only memory.
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