microchip

noun
UK: /ˈmaɪ.krəʊ.tʃɪp/
US: /ˈmaɪ.kroʊ.tʃɪp/

  1. A very small piece of silicon containing electronic circuits, used in computers and other electronic devices.

    1. The microchip is the heart of the computer.
    2. Modern cars rely on a microchip to control the engine and emissions.

  2. To implant a small electronic device under the skin of an animal or person, usually for identification purposes.

    1. We will microchip our cat so we can find it if it's lost.
    2. The vet suggested that we microchip our dog in case it ever runs away.

Synonyms

chip integrated circuit
microchip verb

  1. To surgically insert a microchip under the skin, usually for identification.

    1. They microchip all the shelter animals before adoption.
    2. The animal rescue group plans to microchip all stray cats in the area.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "microchip" in English means: A very small piece of silicon containing electronic circuits, used in computers and other electronic devices., To implant a small electronic device under the skin of an animal or person, usually for identification purposes..

The phonetic transcription of "microchip" is /ˈmaɪ.krəʊ.tʃɪp/ in British English and /ˈmaɪ.kroʊ.tʃɪp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "microchip": chip, integrated circuit.

Example usage of "microchip": "The microchip is the heart of the computer.". More examples on the page.