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Noun — A tiny electronic circuit embedded in a small piece of semiconductor material, used in computers and countless devices.

How to use microchip

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have your pet microchipped a computer microchip

Etymology

A compound of "micro-" (small) and "chip," referring to the tiny silicon chips that carry electronic circuits.

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What does “microchip” mean?

The word “microchip” means a tiny electronic circuit embedded in a small piece of semiconductor material, used in computers and countless devices. In plain terms, a tiny electronic circuit chip; also used as a verb for implanting an ID chip in a pet.

How do you pronounce “microchip”?

“Microchip” is pronounced MYK-roh-chihp (/ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌt͡ʃɪp/ in IPA).

How do you use “microchip” in a sentence?

Here is “microchip” used in a sentence: “Modern smartphones contain microchips far more powerful than early room-sized computers.”

What is another word for “microchip”?

Words with a similar meaning to “microchip” include chip.

What part of speech is “microchip”?

Depending on how it is used, “microchip” can be a noun and a verb.

How many meanings does “microchip” have?

“Microchip” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a tiny electronic circuit embedded in a small piece of semiconductor material, used in computers and countless devices.

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