solid-state

adj — 3 senses

solid-state

adj
1

Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics Having or relating to the physical properties of solid materials, especially electromagnetic, thermodynamic or structural properties of crystalline solids.

2

Business, Electrical engineering, Electricity, Electromagnetism, Electronics, Energy, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics Of an electronic component, based upon semiconductors, as distinct from older technologies such as vacuum tubes.

3

Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Of a battery, using all solid construction; not using a wet membrane, gel, paste, liquid, gas or air, as the electrolyte or electrodes.

Derived terms
solid-state battery, solid-state chemistry, solid-state device, solid-state drive, solid-state physics

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