integrated circuit

noun
UK: /ˌɪntɪɡreɪtɪd ˈsɜːkɪt/
US: /ˌɪntɪɡreɪtɪd ˈsɜːrkɪt/

  1. A small chip that contains many tiny electronic parts and does a specific job.

    1. This integrated circuit is used in computers.
    2. The engineers designed a new integrated circuit for mobile devices that consumes very little power.

  2. A miniature electronic circuit made on a single crystal of silicon.

    1. The phone has an integrated circuit.
    2. Modern electronics rely heavily on the integrated circuit to reduce the size of devices.

Synonyms

microchip chip

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "integrated circuit" in English means: A small chip that contains many tiny electronic parts and does a specific job., A miniature electronic circuit made on a single crystal of silicon..

The phonetic transcription of "integrated circuit" is /ˌɪntɪɡreɪtɪd ˈsɜːkɪt/ in British English and /ˌɪntɪɡreɪtɪd ˈsɜːrkɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "integrated circuit": microchip, chip.

Example usage of "integrated circuit": "This integrated circuit is used in computers.". More examples on the page.