solid state storage

[/ˈsɒlɪd steɪt ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/]
nounpl: solid state storages
armazenamento em estado sólido
1. A data storage technology that uses integrated circuit assemblies to store data persistently, typically using flash memory, with no moving mechanical components
Solid state storage devices like SSDs are faster and more reliable than traditional hard drives.
Dispositivos de armazenamento em estado sólido, como SSDs, são mais rápidos e confiáveis do que discos rígidos tradicionais.
2. Non-volatile memory storage without spinning platters or moving read/write heads
The laptop uses solid state storage to boot up in seconds.
O laptop usa armazenamento em estado sólido para inicializar em segundos.
Solid state storage has become increasingly prevalent in both Brazilian and North American markets since the 2010s. In Brazil, the term is primarily used in technical and professional contexts, while consumers often refer to it simply as 'SSD' or 'pen drive' for smaller capacities. In the USA, the technology is central to modern computing discussions, and the term is widely recognized among both tech professionals and consumers.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
SSDflash memory storagesemiconductor storagenon-volatile memory
Antonyms / Antônimos
hard disk drivemechanical storagespinning disk storage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
armazenamento em estado sólido
standard technical term used across Brazil
Brazil (informal)
SSD
commonly abbreviated, especially in tech communities
Portugal
armazenamento em estado sólido
same as Brazilian Portuguese, though 'memória de estado sólido' is also used
USA/Technical English
solid state storage
preferred term in professional and technical documentation

Related Words

SSD (Solid State Drive)flash memoryNAND flashstorage devicememoryNVMedata persistence

Related Idioms & Phrases

upgrade to solid state storage
solid state storage technology
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