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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Researchers have developed all-solid-state sodium batteries that retain performance down to subzero temperatures.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2025
PowerCo and QuantumScape have revealed plans to develop a commercial version of the solid-state battery by the end of this decade.
—New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2025
Mercedes-Benz wants to allay these concerns by using more efficient solid-state battery technology that will increase range without making its already heavy EVs even heavier.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Proving the battery in a real vehicle is a major milestone that positions the company well as the EV industry moves toward solid-state solutions.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2025
PowerCo and QuantumScape have revealed plans to develop a commercial version of the solid-state battery by the end of this decade.
—New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2025
Mercedes-Benz wants to allay these concerns by using more efficient solid-state battery technology that will increase range without making its already heavy EVs even heavier.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Proving the battery in a real vehicle is a major milestone that positions the company well as the EV industry moves toward solid-state solutions.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Solid-state.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solid-state. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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