microchip

noun

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

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His qualified adopter will just pay $20 for his microchip. Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026 The device, which first hit the market in 2018, works by replacing the large analog crystals in conventional ultrasounds with 9,000 digital sensors on a microchip that can both generate and detect ultrasound waves. Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026 Ensure your pet has an up-to-date microchip or collar ID and keep them leashed at all times. Riley Rourke, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026 After suits pass the control checkpoint, tamper-proof microchips are affixed throughout the suit to prevent manipulation. Brian Melley, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026 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 8 Feb. 2026.

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microchip

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

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