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solid state

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As a noun, solid state means the state in which a substance has no tendency to flow under moderate stress. As an adjective, it means characteristic of or relating to the physical properties of solid materials especially electromagnetic or thermodynamic or structural properties of crystalline solids.

Meanings of solid state

3 meanings

noun

  1. The state in which a substance has no tendency to flow under moderate stress; resists forces (such as compression) that tend to deform it; and retains a definite size and shape

    Similar: solid, solidness

adjective

  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

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