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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That’s nearly twice as long as the Amber X needed, but the Amber X uses a speedy solid-state drive compared with the BeeStation’s spinning hard drive.
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PCMAG, 22 Mar. 2025
Unlike conventional waste heat recovery technologies—which are often bulky, expensive, and difficult to integrate—ATS has developed a compact, scalable solid-state solution with no moving parts that can be integrated into existing infrastructure with minimal disruption.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Now, Mercedes-Benz and solid-state battery manufacturer Factorial Energy have reached a hopeful halfway point, strapping semi-solid-state cells to the German automaker’s flagship electric sedan.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 Mar. 2025
Soon, that might include a solid-state battery that gives the car a whopping 621 miles of range.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2025
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PCMAG, 22 Mar. 2025
Unlike conventional waste heat recovery technologies—which are often bulky, expensive, and difficult to integrate—ATS has developed a compact, scalable solid-state solution with no moving parts that can be integrated into existing infrastructure with minimal disruption.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Now, Mercedes-Benz and solid-state battery manufacturer Factorial Energy have reached a hopeful halfway point, strapping semi-solid-state cells to the German automaker’s flagship electric sedan.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 Mar. 2025
Soon, that might include a solid-state battery that gives the car a whopping 621 miles of range.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 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 30 Mar. 2025.
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