bit decay

English

Noun

bit decay (uncountable)

  1. (computing) Bit rot: the putative tendency of content in storage to become corrupt over time.
  2. (computing) Bit rot: the tendency of software in storage to develop bugs over time due to minor incompatibilities with newer operating environments.

Usage notes

  • In both senses, the synonymous bit rot is more common.

Synonyms

  • (putative tendency of content): bit rot
  • (tendency of software): bit rot
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