RhymeZone: precharge definitions

Definitions of precharge:

adjective: before a charge
noun: (semiconductors) The phase in the access cycle of DRAM during which the storage capacitors are charged to the appropriate value.
noun: (law) The period of time before the person is charged with a crime.
verb: (semiconductors) To charge the storage capacitors as a part of the DRAM precharge phase.

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