memory leak

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memory leak (plural memory leaks)

  1. (computing) Any of several faults in the memory allocation logic of a computer or program whereby parts of memory become hidden or unusable.
    Synonym: (rare) memory hole
    I tracked down my program’s memory leak to a function that didn’t release graphics resources properly.

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