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DRAM

By Mark Kyrnin, About.com Guide

Definition: DRAM - A form of memory that uses tiny capacitors to store information on the chip. The memory requires constant refreshing of power to retain the state of memory. This is the basis for most types of memory or RAM used in computers today.
Also Known As: Dynamic Random Access Memory
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