Dram facts for kids
Dram is a word that can mean a few different things! It's often used to describe a small amount of something, but it also refers to a type of computer memory and even money in some countries. Let's explore the different meanings of "Dram."
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Technology and Engineering
Dram as a Measurement
A dram is an old unit of measurement. It can be a tiny amount of weight, like about 1.77 grams. It can also be a small amount of liquid, like about 3.69 milliliters. Sometimes, people informally use "dram" to mean a very small drink, especially of a strong spirit.
Dynamic Random-Access Memory (DRAM)
DRAM stands for Dynamic Random-Access Memory. This is a super important part of almost every computer, tablet, and smartphone! DRAM is a type of electronic memory that computers use to temporarily store information they are actively working on. Think of it like a computer's short-term memory. When you open an app or a game, the computer quickly loads parts of it into DRAM so it can access that information very fast. However, DRAM needs power to remember things. If you turn off your computer, everything stored in DRAM is lost.
Dram as a Minecart
In Wales, the word dram is also used to describe a minecart. A minecart is a small, strong wagon that runs on railway tracks. Miners use these carts to carry coal, rocks, and other materials out of mines.
Other Uses of Dram
Money in Armenia and Artsakh
The Armenian dram is the official money unit of Armenia. Just like we have dollars or euros, people in Armenia use drams for buying and selling things. There's even a special Armenian dram sign to show it, similar to how we use a dollar sign ($).
The Artsakh dram was the money unit used in the region of Artsakh (formerly called Nagorno-Karabakh).
Online Music Database
DRAM also stands for the Database of Recorded American Music. This is an online library where you can find and listen to many different kinds of American music recordings. It's a great resource for learning about music history!
People and Places
- DRAM is the stage name of an American rapper and actor named Shelley Marshaun Massenburg-Smith. He was born in 1988.
- Dram is the Tibetan name for Zhangmu, a town located right on the border between Nepal and Tibet.
- Drammen is a city in Norway. Long ago, it was known by the historic English name "Dram."
See also
- Dirham: This is a unit of currency used in several Arab countries. It's interesting because the word "dirham" actually comes from the same ancient root as "dram," showing how words for money and weight can be connected across different cultures.
- The Drams: This is the name of an American band. Its members were also part of another band called Slobberbone.
Category:Disambiguation pages Category:Units of mass This category is for the types currency in use in the world.
