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
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The aircraft will be developed and built at a facility in Hefei, with a complete supply chain, including solid-state lithium batteries.
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
Unlike most artificial senses built from solid-state electronics, taste must operate in liquid, where ions - not electrons - can carry the signal.
—New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2025
The research team also pointed out that the strong physical correlation between capacity variability and three design parameters—solid-state diffusion coefficient, particle radius, and electrode thickness—during fast charging highlights their vital role in determining the degradation pathways.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2025
Lumotive Productization Focus Lumotive is a semiconductor company, with technology that makes software definable, fully solid-state beam steering a reality.
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
Unlike most artificial senses built from solid-state electronics, taste must operate in liquid, where ions - not electrons - can carry the signal.
—New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2025
The research team also pointed out that the strong physical correlation between capacity variability and three design parameters—solid-state diffusion coefficient, particle radius, and electrode thickness—during fast charging highlights their vital role in determining the degradation pathways.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2025
Lumotive Productization Focus Lumotive is a semiconductor company, with technology that makes software definable, fully solid-state beam steering a reality.
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for solid-state
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“Solid-state.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solid-state. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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