solid-state

Relating to electronic components that use solid semiconductors rather than vacuum tubes or mechanical parts.

• 🇫🇷Se dit d'un composant ou dispositif électronique qui utilise des semi-conducteurs à l'état solide (comme des transistors ou des circuits intégrés) au lieu de tubes à vide ou de pièces mécaniques. Peut aussi qualifier un disque de stockage sans parties mobiles.

1. Relating to solid materials C1 formal scientific

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

   • Solid-state physics explores the behavior of electrons in crystalline materials.
   • The solid-state properties of this alloy make it ideal for high-temperature applications.
   • Researchers are studying the solid-state structure of the new compound.

   🇫🇷à l'état solide

   Synonymes: solid

2. Semiconductor-based B2 formal IT

   Consisting of semiconductor materials and components and related devices, often used in electronics.

   • Solid-state drives (SSDs) are faster and more reliable than traditional hard drives.
   • Modern smartphones use solid-state memory for storage.
   • The solid-state relay replaced the older mechanical switch.

   🇫🇷à semi-conducteurs

   Synonymes: semiconductortransistorized

• more solid-state comparative form
• most solid-state superlative form