RAM disk

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RAM disk

noun RAM disks · ramdisk · RAM disc

A virtual disk, implemented in software, that stores its contents in random access memory.
Similar: silicon disk

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@misc{ram_disk_2026,
  title = {RAM disk},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/ram%20disk},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}