Usually more than one bit of storage is accessed by the same address, and RAM devices often have multiple data lines and are said to be '8-bit' or '16-bit' etc. devices. In today's technology, random-access memory takes the form of integrated circuits.
1 n-count A canister is a strong metal container. It is used to hold gases or chemical substances. usu n N. Riot police hurled tear gas canisters and smoke bombs into the crowd., ...canisters of commercial fuel. 2 n-count A canister is a metal, plastic, or china container with a lid.
banister - a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling. balusters, balustrade, handrail, bannister. balcony - a platform projecting from the wall of a building and surrounded by a balustrade or railing or parapet. baluster - one of a number of closely spaced supports for a railing.