SOLID-STATE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does solid-state mean? 

• SOLID-STATE (adjective)
  The adjective SOLID-STATE has 2 senses:

1. characteristic of or relating to the physical properties of solid materials especially electromagnetic or thermodynamic or structural properties of crystalline solids

2. consisting of semiconductor materials and components and related devices

  Familiarity information: SOLID-STATE used as an adjective is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• SOLID-STATE (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Characteristic of or relating to the physical properties of solid materials especially electromagnetic or thermodynamic or structural properties of crystalline solids

Similar:

solid (of definite shape and volume; firm; neither liquid nor gaseous)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Consisting of semiconductor materials and components and related devices

Similar:

solid (of definite shape and volume; firm; neither liquid nor gaseous)

Domain category:

electronics (the branch of physics that deals with the emission and effects of electrons and with the use of electronic devices)

 Context examples 

The researchers call this "solid-state chemistry," because the reactions involve the ice, or solid, form of the chemical.

(Scientists Find 'Impossible' Cloud on Titan, NASA)

It is a solid-state device with no moving parts to jam, bend or break, and doesn't have to directly touch the heat source, which can cause thermal stress.

(Harvesting Electrical Power from Waste Heat, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)

The results could be used in the development of highly-efficient solid-state refrigerators and air conditioners, without the need for bulky and expensive magnets.

(Electronic solid could reduce carbon emissions in fridges and air conditioners, University of Cambridge)