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Why does Firefox gain cache when unused?

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On a s8 ultra that is always plugged in and turned on, Firefox will mysteriously gain 10-30+gb of cache with no use. I'll clear it only for it to form again. What?!

On a s8 ultra that is always plugged in and turned on, Firefox will mysteriously gain 10-30+gb of cache with no use. I'll clear it only for it to form again. What?!

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