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

"Solid state batteries are turning into a bit like the hydrogen story in that it's a fuel of the future," Jefferies Houchois said.

From Reuters • Jun. 30, 2022

Solid state batteries can store more energy, expanding range or allowing for smaller batteries.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 5, 2021

Solid state, silicon anode, or metallic lithium anode batteries — these are possibilities.

From The Verge • Aug. 13, 2018

Wash.: Solid state drives have dropped a lot in price.

From Washington Post • Dec. 18, 2009

Solid state physics Few areas of effort are advancing this extremely promising art faster than space exploration, which places a premium on light weight and small size.

From The Practical Values of Space Exploration Report of the Committee on Science and Astronautics, U.S. House of Representatives, Eighty-Sixth Congress, Second Session by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Astronautics.