solid-state
adjective
sol·id-state
ˌsä-ləd-ˈstāt 
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 (such 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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The award will also support the commercialization of high-voltage, high-current solid-state switches that can operate in extreme conditions.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
Meanwhile, Heron Power raised $140 million earlier this year to scale production of solid-state transformers designed specifically to address growing grid bottlenecks linked to AI data center electrification.
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Andrea Sguazzi,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
At the center of the device is a special solid-state electrolyte built into the electrolyzer.
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New Atlas,
21 June 2026
But fast solid-state storage soon became a standard feature, and within just a few years, the MacBook Air was what virtually all laptops looked like.
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ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
Meanwhile, Heron Power raised $140 million earlier this year to scale production of solid-state transformers designed specifically to address growing grid bottlenecks linked to AI data center electrification.
—
Andrea Sguazzi,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
At the center of the device is a special solid-state electrolyte built into the electrolyzer.
—
New Atlas,
21 June 2026
But fast solid-state storage soon became a standard feature, and within just a few years, the MacBook Air was what virtually all laptops looked like.
—
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
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“Solid-state.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solid-state. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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