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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With a nominal impedance of 4 ohms and sensitivity of 89 dB, high-power, high-current, solid-state amplifiers will bring out the very best in these speakers.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025
Take, for example, content creators moving large video files to and from banks of solid-state storage in a production workflow.
—PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
Zoom in: Heron plans to manufacture solid-state electrical transformers in the U.S.
Transformers adjust electricity voltage and are in short supply as grids face surging electricity demand from power-hungry AI data centers.
—Alan Neuhauser, Axios, 7 Apr. 2025
From the beginning, D’Agostino’s designs were famed for realizing the benefits of high-power, high-current, solid-state amplification offering dynamic headroom, bass response, grip and control.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025
Take, for example, content creators moving large video files to and from banks of solid-state storage in a production workflow.
—PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
Zoom in: Heron plans to manufacture solid-state electrical transformers in the U.S.
Transformers adjust electricity voltage and are in short supply as grids face surging electricity demand from power-hungry AI data centers.
—Alan Neuhauser, Axios, 7 Apr. 2025
From the beginning, D’Agostino’s designs were famed for realizing the benefits of high-power, high-current, solid-state amplification offering dynamic headroom, bass response, grip and control.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 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 1 May. 2025.
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