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 Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) have developed a nano-tin interlayer that allows all-solid-state batteries to operate effectively at a pressure of 2 MPa.
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
Sandisk is a major maker of solid-state drives, which rely on what's known as NAND memory, a type of flash memory that stores data even when devices are turned off.
—Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
That said, the use of a solid-state battery also depends on how the electric motorcycle market evolves.
—New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026
The current shortages of significantly increased the costs of solid-state storage.
—Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
Sandisk is a major maker of solid-state drives, which rely on what's known as NAND memory, a type of flash memory that stores data even when devices are turned off.
—Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
That said, the use of a solid-state battery also depends on how the electric motorcycle market evolves.
—New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026
The current shortages of significantly increased the costs of solid-state storage.
—Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 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 3 May. 2026.
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