microchip

noun

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

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Jack Kilby, the inventor of the integrated circuit, or microchip, and the handheld calculator—early precursors of AI. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026 If no tag, take the pet to a vet or shelter for a microchip scan, utilizing online lookup tools. — Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 For instance, China has never mastered the ultra-precise manufacturing required for commercial jet engines or the highest-performing microchips. — Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026 In Micron’s case, that means the intricate — and expensive — machines the company uses to fabricate the microchips in its Boise clean rooms. — Mark Dee august 2, Idaho Statesman, 2 Aug. 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 18 Aug. 2026.

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