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

Examples of solid-state in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Chinese solid-state battery developer WeLion New Energy has reported a laboratory breakthrough that could reshape the future of electric vehicles. —Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2025

Micron makes memory and solid-state storage for computers. —Kif Leswing, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2025

The Samsung 9100 Pro solid-state drive gives you absurdly fast load times for big files or games. —PC Magazine, 29 Nov. 2025

As on the prototype, those battery options take advantage of Renogy's slimline solid-state battery architecture to fit inside the shelter. —New Atlas, 24 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1951, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for solid-state

• abdicate
• abrogate
• acetate
• activate
• actuate
• adsorbate
• aggravate
• agitate
• alginate
• alienate
• allocate
• amputate

Kids Definition

solid-state

adjective

1

: relating to the characteristics and structure of solid material

2

: using semiconductor devices rather than electron tubes

a solid-state radio