solid-state

adjective

sol·​id-state ˌsä-ləd-ˈstāt How to pronounce solid-state (audio)
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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Our review unit had a Snapdragon X Elite, 16 GB of RAM, and a 1-TB solid-state drive. Luke Larsen, Wired News, 21 May 2025 Still a concept at the moment, the all-new SKL is a highly impressive rooftop shelter that brings along its own solid-state battery bank and insulated aluminum walls. New Atlas, 19 May 2025 This is the first Alienware laptop to sport PCIe Gen 5 solid-state drives, and thanks to the inclusion of the RTX 5080 GPU, there’s a lot of power and speed to go around. Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 15 May 2025 As an integral part of its decarbonization strategy, Toyota says that its new solid-state batteries could be offered in its next-gen EVs as early as 2027. Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for solid-state

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1951, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of solid-state was circa 1951

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“Solid-state.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solid-state. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

solid-state

adjective
1
: relating to the characteristics and structure of solid material
2
: using semiconductor devices rather than electron tubes
a solid-state radio
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