Term: solid-state physics: the branch of physics that studies the properties of materials in the solid state: electrical conduction in crystals of semiconductors and metals; superconductivity; photoconductivity
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Broader: physics: the science of matter and energy and their interactions | Unrelated: coco plum: small tropical American tree bearing edible plumlike fruit
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