solid-state

American  

[sol-id-steyt] / ˈsɒl ɪdˈsteɪt /

adjective

Electronics.

1. designating or pertaining to electronic devices, as transistors or crystals, that can control current without the use of moving parts, heated filaments, or vacuum gaps.

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solid-state British  

noun

1. (modifier) (of an electronic device) activated by a semiconductor component in which current flow is through solid material rather than in a vacuum

2. (modifier) of, concerned with, characteristic of, or consisting of solid matter

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Etymology

Origin of solid-state

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

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solid-state

"I think the great significance of these findings, and the tantalizing picture that it promotes, is a great motivation and reason to further examine solid-state nitrogen physics at very low temperatures," Umurhan said.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 17, 2026

He attributed that to better-than-expected demand for server and storage solid-state drives, which is also helping to offset some of the weakness in the personal-computer market.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026

Supplies of smaller memory processors, like solid-state drives, are drying up on the market, fueling a crunch that’s hitting smartphones and laptops of all brands.

From Slate ● Jul. 2, 2026

Curtis noted a recent TrendForce report on enterprise solid-state drives that showed Sandisk’s revenue share in that market rose to 8% from 4% in the last quarter.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026

"I don't mean just in solid-state physics, but in science as a whole."

From Anything You Can Do ... by Randall Garrett