solid-state
adjective
sol·id-state
ˌsä-ləd-ˈstāt 
1
: relating to the properties, structure, or reactivity of solid material
especially
: relating to the arrangement or behavior of ions, molecules, nucleons, electrons, and holes in the crystals of a substance (such as a semiconductor) or to the effect of crystal imperfections on the properties of a solid substance
solid-state physics
2
a
: utilizing the electric, magnetic, or optical properties of solid materials
solid-state circuitry
b
: using semiconductor devices rather than electron tubes
a solid-state radio
Examples of solid-state in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Major manufacturers, including Samsung, are known to be working on developing solid-state batteries, which will vastly improve the lifespan and charging speed of the power cells used in our devices.
—
Bernard Marr, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
As the name suggests, solid-state batteries contain a solid electrolyte, made from materials such as ceramics.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2024
It's powered by a 12th Gen Intel Core H-series processor, features a midrange chip in the high-end performance tier for laptops, and has a hefty 1TB solid-state drive.
—Joe Osborne, PCMAG, 8 Oct. 2024
Much of the work at the center will focus on EV technologies, including batteries for its next-generation sports cars and ultra-high-density cells and chemistries that will be used in future solid-state packs.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for solid-state 
These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of
Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback
about these examples.
Bernard Marr, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
As the name suggests, solid-state batteries contain a solid electrolyte, made from materials such as ceramics.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2024
It's powered by a 12th Gen Intel Core H-series processor, features a midrange chip in the high-end performance tier for laptops, and has a hefty 1TB solid-state drive.
—Joe Osborne, PCMAG, 8 Oct. 2024
Much of the work at the center will focus on EV technologies, including batteries for its next-generation sports cars and ultra-high-density cells and chemistries that will be used in future solid-state packs.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for solid-state
Dictionary Entries Near solid-state
Cite this Entry
“Solid-state.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solid-state. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share