microchip

noun

mi·​cro·​chip ˈmī-krō-ˌchip How to pronounce microchip (audio)

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This breakthrough in material science and process design could accelerate the race for smaller, faster, and more efficient microchips, potentially reshaping electronics manufacturing in the coming years. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025 Factories churn out shells and missiles even as the rest of the world invests in artificial intelligence, green technology, and microchips. Jeremy Shapiro, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025 But the true story isn’t just about microchips or market share. Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 These are the first microchip scanning stations in metro Detroit, according to officials in Macomb County. Christina Hall, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for microchip

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First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of microchip was in 1969

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“Microchip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microchip. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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microchip

noun
mi·​cro·​chip ˈmī-krō-ˌchip How to pronounce microchip (audio)

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