Microchip
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌt͡ʃɪp/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Microchip is a noun meaning An integrated circuit.
Meaning
An integrated circuit.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To fit (an animal) with a microchip.
- (transitive) To cause microscopic chips (abrasions) in a material.
Example Sentences
Still, doing something to protect your cat is better than doing nothing, so you should have your cat microchipped in the groin area with a registered ID.
In February, Skip Daly, a Democrat in the Nevada State Assembly, introduced a bill to make involuntary microchip implants illegal; he later amended it to include voluntary microchipping as well.
In Britain, where the British BeeKeepers Association (BBKA) has been urging members to microchip their hives for some time, the continuing mystery and the belief that the crimes are inside jobs are taking their toll.
Material removal occurs when the abrasive particles, suspended in the slurry, are struck on the downstroke of the vibrating tool. The velocity imparted to the abrasive particles causes microchipping and erosion as the particles impinge on the workpiece.
Word Forms
- microchips
- microchipping
- microchipped
Synonyms for microchip
Depending on context, synonyms include chip.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chip, microprocessor, footage, machine, indent, bullet.
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