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

Sandisk has soared an astounding 3,218% over the last 12 months as its solid-state drives, or eSSDs, have become a crucial component in artificial-intelligence data centers.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

"This result underscores the feasibility of integrating QD single-photon sources into stable and field-deployable time-bin QKD systems, marking an important step toward scalable, quantum-secure communication networks based on solid-state single-photon emitters."

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

Additionally, with Sandisk expected to start shipping its quad-level cell enterprise solid-state drives to two customers over the next several quarters, Curtis sees the potential for market-share improvements.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Enphase is making a solid-state transformer platform designed to convert medium-voltage AC directly to low-voltage DC.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

He knows an awful lot about solid-state physics, and for a physicist, he sure learned enough about micro-assemblies of electronic components.

From The Trouble with Telstar by Schoenherr, John