microchip

noun

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

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When the staff scanned for microchips, only one registered at first. John Dias, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026 If a microchip is detected, the scanner will display a nine- to 15-digit identification number. Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026 For the first time, Milwaukee fire stations will be able to check a pet for a microchip and contact information for the pet's owner without having to wait for MADACC to get to the scene, Lipski said. Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 18 Feb. 2026 The start-up manufacturer creates reprogrammable semiconductor microchips for missiles and F-35 military bombers, as well as temperature sensors, plug-in modules and other micro-electronics used by the aerospace industry. Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 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

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

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