solid-state

One entry found for solid-state.

Main Entry: solid-state
Function: 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>