microchip
ˈmaɪkrəʊtʃɪp
microchippedmicrochipping
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Definition of microchip - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
implantimplantable device for identification or tracking
  • The dog was found thanks to its microchip.
chip implant
2.
technologyTECH.small electronic component in devicesTECH.
  • The smartphone contains a powerful microchip.
IC integrated circuit

Verb

tr.
technologyput a microchip in an animal for identification or tracking
  • They microchip the dog before adoption.
chip implant tag
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Images of microchip

  • microchip: implantable device for identification or tracking
    implantable device for identification or tracking
  • microchip: small electronic component in devices
    small electronic component in devices

Origin of microchip

Greek, mikros (small) + English, chip (small piece)

Terms with microchip included in their meaning

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finance
card with a microchip for secure transactions
technology
fit an animal with a microchip
computer control
main microchip controlling a computer's functions
technology
having had a microchip fitted
technology
passport with a microchip storing holder's information
semiconductor industry
microchip production run in a multi-project wafer service
technology
error in a microchip's design or function
genetics
microchip with DNA probes for genetic analysis

Examples of microchip in a sentence

  • Microchip technology has advanced significantly over the years.
  • Every modern appliance is equipped with a microchip.
  • The microchip revolutionized the design of electronic gadgets.
  • Veterinarians microchip kittens before release.
  • Shelters microchip stray cats for tracking.

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  1. French:puce électronique, implanter une puce électronique, ...
  2. German:Mikrochip, chippen, ...
  3. Italian:chip di identificazione, microchippare, ...
  4. Spanish:microchip implantable, microchipar, ...
  5. Portuguese:microchip, microchipar, ...
  6. Chinese:植入芯片, 打芯片, ...
  7. Japanese:マイクロチップ, マイクロチップを埋め込む, ...
  8. Arabic:شَرِيحَة إِلِكْتِرُونِيَّة, زَرَعَ شَريحَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִיקְרוֹצִ'יפּ, לְשַׁבֵּב, ...
  10. Russian:микрочип, чипировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:мікрочіп, чіпувати, ...
  12. Hindi:माइक्रोचिप, माइक्रोचिप लगाना, ...
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