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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From the beginning, D’Agostino’s designs were famed for realizing the benefits of high-power, high-current, solid-state amplification offering dynamic headroom, bass response, grip and control.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The solid-state drive has a much shorter history, though its roots do reach several decades into the past.
—PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
Transfer files to external storage Choose the right external drive: Opt for an external hard drive or solid-state drive (SSD) that suits your needs.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Ideal Power announced its first design win for solid-state circuit breakers in late 2024 and entered into a joint development agreement with a circuit protection equipment manufacturer in Asia.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The solid-state drive has a much shorter history, though its roots do reach several decades into the past.
—PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
Transfer files to external storage Choose the right external drive: Opt for an external hard drive or solid-state drive (SSD) that suits your needs.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Ideal Power announced its first design win for solid-state circuit breakers in late 2024 and entered into a joint development agreement with a circuit protection equipment manufacturer in Asia.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Solid-state.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solid-state. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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