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

Given the geopolitical terrain, North American buyers may see their first solid-state BEVs badged as Toyotas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

By helping researchers quickly identify fast-ion conductors, the method could accelerate the development of high-performance solid-state battery technologies.

From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026

In this instance, solid-state refers to batteries that have no liquid electrolyte External link, facilitating the flow of electrical charge.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

The team is now working with complete lithium metal solid-state battery cells and exploring how applying mechanical pressure from different angles might extend battery lifespan.

From Science Daily • Jan. 18, 2026

"I don't mean just in solid-state physics, but in science as a whole."

From Anything You Can Do ... by Garrett, Randall