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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Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials have uncovered how lithium dendrites trigger fractures inside solid-state batteries, a finding that could help solve one of the biggest roadblocks facing next-generation energy storage. —
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026 So even though its energy density is comparable to typical lithium-ion designs, it’s still expected to perform better in cold weather and offer some of the benefits of an all-out solid-state battery. —New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026 Additionally, management expects SanDisk to win market share in the higher-margin eSSD (enterprise solid-state drives) market, with BiCS8 eSSDs expected to boost revenue in the second half of 2026 and beyond. —Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026 Its solid-state construction ensures high reliability, microsecond reconfiguration times, scalability, energy efficiency, compactness and low cost. —Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for solid-state
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026 So even though its energy density is comparable to typical lithium-ion designs, it’s still expected to perform better in cold weather and offer some of the benefits of an all-out solid-state battery. —New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026 Additionally, management expects SanDisk to win market share in the higher-margin eSSD (enterprise solid-state drives) market, with BiCS8 eSSDs expected to boost revenue in the second half of 2026 and beyond. —Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026 Its solid-state construction ensures high reliability, microsecond reconfiguration times, scalability, energy efficiency, compactness and low cost. —Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for solid-state
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“Solid-state.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/solid-state. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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