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 at the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) have developed a method to extend the operational life of solid-state batteries by physically modifying the electrolyte layer.
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 27 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
The Samsung 9100 Pro solid-state drive gives you absurdly fast load times for big files or games.
—PC Magazine, 20 Nov. 2025
Foundries are shifting their production lines toward GPUs and high-end memory, resulting in a continued shortage of consumer-grade SSDs, the solid-state drives used in personal computers and gaming consoles.
—CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 27 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
The Samsung 9100 Pro solid-state drive gives you absurdly fast load times for big files or games.
—PC Magazine, 20 Nov. 2025
Foundries are shifting their production lines toward GPUs and high-end memory, resulting in a continued shortage of consumer-grade SSDs, the solid-state drives used in personal computers and gaming consoles.
—CNBC, 10 Nov. 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 3 Dec. 2025.
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