solid-state
ˈsɑːlɪd steɪt
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Definition of solid-state - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
technologyTECH.based on semiconductors, not vacuum tubesTECH.
  • The solid-state amplifier improved sound quality.
2.
mechanicsTECH.not using moving partsTECH.
  • Solid-state drives are faster and more reliable than traditional hard drives.
fixed immobile static
3.
batteriesTECH.using solid construction without liquids or gasesTECH.
  • Solid-state batteries offer longer life.
compact solid
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Expressions with solid-state

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storage device using flash memory and no moving parts
My laptop has a solid-state drive for faster performance.
device that makes light using a solid material inside
The solid-state laser is used in many medical procedures.
branch of physics studying solid materials' properties
Solid-state physics is essential for developing new electronic devices.

Origin of solid-state

English, solid (firm) + state (condition)

Terms with solid-state included in their meaning

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physical change
change from liquid to solid state
science
gaseous state of a normally solid or liquid substance
physical state
gaseous state of a substance usually liquid or solid
SSDacr.
acr: solid-state drive
fast storage device for computers
solid state physics
highest energy band in a solid filled with valence electrons
physics
in a non-crystalline solid state
chemistry
changed from solid to gas without liquid state
solid-state physics
range of energies electrons can have in a solid

Examples of solid-state in a sentence

  • The solid-state circuit was more reliable.
  • The new computer uses solid-state components.
  • Solid-state technology is revolutionizing the industry.
  • The new phone uses solid-state storage.
  • Solid-state drives are more durable than traditional ones.

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  1. French:solide, statique, ...
  2. German:solid-state, Festkörper-, ...
  3. Italian:a stato solido, solido, ...
  4. Spanish:semiconductor, compacto, ...
  5. Portuguese:de estado sólido, estado sólido, ...
  6. Chinese:固态的, 固态, ...
  7. Japanese:半導体の, ソリッドステート, ...
  8. Arabic:حَالَة صُلْبَة, صَلْب, ...
  9. Hebrew:טֶכְנוֹלוֹגִי, לָא בָּעוֹתִי, ...
  10. Russian:полупроводниковый, твердотельный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:твердотільний, ...
  12. Hindi:सॉलिड-स्टेट, स्थिर-अवस्था, ...
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