disk cache (n)

n03209141

type n
lex_filenum 06
def a cache that stores copies of frequently used disk sectors in random access memory (RAM) so they can be read without accessing the slower disk
Outgoing links
Hypernym cache, memory cache
Part holonym computer, computing machine, computing device, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system
Incoming links
Hyponym cache, memory cache
Part meronym computer, computing machine, computing device, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system

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