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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The system is sealed in a solid-state architecture and is designed for applications where replacing or recharging batteries is not practical.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Apr. 2026
Additionally, management expects SanDisk to win market share in the higher-margin eSSD (enterprise solid-state drives) market, with BiCS8 eSSDs expected to boost revenue in the second half of 2026 and beyond.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
Critics have raised eyebrows about the solid-state battery breakthrough, because it's proven difficult for a number of reasons – finding the right electrolyte and other materials, managing temperature sensitivity, and achieving cost-effective manufacturing at scale.
—New Atlas, 1 Apr. 2026
Its solid-state construction ensures high reliability, microsecond reconfiguration times, scalability, energy efficiency, compactness and low cost.
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2026
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Apr. 2026
Additionally, management expects SanDisk to win market share in the higher-margin eSSD (enterprise solid-state drives) market, with BiCS8 eSSDs expected to boost revenue in the second half of 2026 and beyond.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
Critics have raised eyebrows about the solid-state battery breakthrough, because it's proven difficult for a number of reasons – finding the right electrolyte and other materials, managing temperature sensitivity, and achieving cost-effective manufacturing at scale.
—New Atlas, 1 Apr. 2026
Its solid-state construction ensures high reliability, microsecond reconfiguration times, scalability, energy efficiency, compactness and low cost.
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2026
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 13 Apr. 2026.
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