Meaning of the word "solid-state drive" in English

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solid-state drive

US /ˌsɑː.lɪd.steɪt ˈdraɪv/
UK /ˌsɑː.lɪd.steɪt ˈdraɪv/
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Noun

1.

a data storage device that uses integrated circuit assemblies as memory to store data persistently, typically using flash memory, and functioning as secondary storage in the hierarchy of computer storage

Example:
Upgrading to a solid-state drive significantly improved my laptop's performance.
Most new computers come with an SSD, as they are faster and more durable than traditional hard drives.
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