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solid state

solid state is the alternative form of solid-state.

Meaning of solid-state

Adjective

solid-state (not comparable)

  1. Having or relating to the physical properties of solid materials, especially electromagnetic, thermodynamic or structural properties of crystalline solids.
  2. Of an electronic component, based upon semiconductors, as distinct from older technologies such as vacuum tubes.
  3. Of a battery, using all solid construction; not using a wet membrane, gel, paste, liquid, gas or air, as the electrolyte or electrodes.

Questions about solid state

What is solid state the alternative form of?
Solid state is the alternative form of solid-state.

Words near solid state in the dictionary

  1. solid sol
  2. solid sols
  3. solid solution
  4. solid solutions
  5. Solid South
  6. solid state
  7. solid syllabub
  8. solid syllabubs
  9. solid tori
  10. solid torus
  11. solid-drawn

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