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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Lithium-ion battery prices have fallen 85% since 2010, and emerging technologies like solid-state and sodium-ion will further reduce costs.
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Sarwant Singh, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The interesting variation in this case is the solid-state light source, Xgimi's Dual Light 2.0.
—PCMAG, 18 Jan. 2025
The current model boasts a range exceeding 124 miles, with ambitious plans to extend this range to 249 miles through the development of future solid-state battery technology.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 10 Jan. 2025
Premium Headphones The solid-state MEMS technology offers a much cleaner sound than traditional headphones, according to Mike Householder, vice president of marketing and business development for xMEMS.
—Barry Collins, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Sarwant Singh, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The interesting variation in this case is the solid-state light source, Xgimi's Dual Light 2.0.
—PCMAG, 18 Jan. 2025
The current model boasts a range exceeding 124 miles, with ambitious plans to extend this range to 249 miles through the development of future solid-state battery technology.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 10 Jan. 2025
Premium Headphones The solid-state MEMS technology offers a much cleaner sound than traditional headphones, according to Mike Householder, vice president of marketing and business development for xMEMS.
—Barry Collins, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Solid-state.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solid-state. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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