What does "solid state" mean?

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

Solid state

Q: What is a synonym for "solid state"?

Common synonyms include: material phase, most solid-state, semiconductive, solid, solid form, solid matter.

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Definitions

Noun

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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 wordnet

Adjective

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Alternative form of solid-state. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable

Synonyms

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material phase most solid-state semiconductive solid solid form solid matter

Antonyms

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gaseous state gaseous states floppy fluid phase

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