noun

microchip

microchip, integrated circuit

This new phone has a powerful microchip.

This new phone has a powerful microchip.

The dog was identified by its microchip.

The dog was identified by its microchip.

((a/an/the)) microchip This new phone has a powerful microchip.

Synonyms: integrated circuit, silicon chip

From 'micro-' (small) + 'chip' (a small piece of semiconductor).

Imagine a tiny potato 'chip' that is 'micro' small and holds lots of information.

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