microelectronics

plural noun

mi·​cro·​elec·​tron·​ics ˌmī-krō-i-ˌlek-ˈträ-niks 

1

singular in construction : a branch of electronics that deals with the miniaturization of electronic circuits and components

2

: devices, equipment, or circuits produced using the methods of microelectronics

microelectronic

ˌmī-krō-i-ˌlek-ˈträ-nik 

adjective

microelectronically

ˌmī-krō-i-ˌlek-ˈträ-ni-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of microelectronics in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

First, the most important military technologies today are mainly of the dual-use variety, meaning innovations that have relevance in the commercial world—microelectronics, 5G communications, autonomous vehicles, etc. — Loren Thompson, Forbes, 10 Nov. 2022

Preston suggested the necrobotic experiments can potentially be used for things like pick-and-place tasks, sorting or moving objects of small scales, assembly of microelectronics or capturing smaller insects in nature. — Ariana Garcia, Chron, 3 Aug. 2022

The Rice team says necrobotic grippers could have multiple applications, including for the assembly of things like microelectronics and for collecting specimens. — Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Aug. 2022

Sean McDonnell reports that the college began offering courses in microelectronics manufacturing in 2013 and offers certifications, associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in the field. — cleveland, 15 Apr. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for microelectronics

• avionics
• electronics
• histrionics
• hydroponics
• nucleonics
• ultrasonics
• conics
• onyx
• phonics
• sonics
• tonics
• harmonics