SOLID-STATE


Meaning of SOLID-STATE in English

¦ ̷ ̷  ̷ ̷ ˌ ̷ ̷ adjective

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 (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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