> “solid state” could refer to parts that don’t require constant power to maintain state there is already a perfect term for that: nonvolatile non·vol·a·tile

> “solid state” could refer to parts that don’t require constant power to maintain state there is already a perfect term for that: nonvolatile non·vol·a·tile [nänˈvälədl] ADJECTIVE not volatile. computing (of a computer's memory) retaining data even if there is a break in the power supply