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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As the race to find alternative cooling tech heats up, researchers are exploring climate-friendly options such as elastocaloric cooling, a solid-state tech that moves heat through reversible phase transformations.
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IEEE Spectrum, 5 Feb. 2026
Chinese scientists have pushed solid-state vacuum ultraviolet laser technology to a new milestone by achieving a record-short wavelength using a new specialized optical crystal.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
For example, the company is currently testing a solid-state transformer that could become a new product line in 2027.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
The two-sided, solid-state AN/FPS-132 radar is designed to quickly detect and track ballistic missile launches, including from submarines, to help inform the U.S. commander in chief’s response and provide data for interceptors to try to destroy warheads.
—John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
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IEEE Spectrum, 5 Feb. 2026
Chinese scientists have pushed solid-state vacuum ultraviolet laser technology to a new milestone by achieving a record-short wavelength using a new specialized optical crystal.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
For example, the company is currently testing a solid-state transformer that could become a new product line in 2027.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
The two-sided, solid-state AN/FPS-132 radar is designed to quickly detect and track ballistic missile launches, including from submarines, to help inform the U.S. commander in chief’s response and provide data for interceptors to try to destroy warheads.
—John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Solid-state.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solid-state. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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