"solid-state drive" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: solid-state drives [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} solid-state drive (plural solid-state drives)
  1. (computing, technology) A solid-state storage device that uses integrated circuit assemblies to store data persistently, typically using flash memory, and functioning as secondary storage in the hierarchy of computer storage. Categories (topical): Computing, Technology
    Sense id: en-solid-state_drive-en-noun-V1CF8fKF Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, technology

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