microchip

noun

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

Examples of microchip in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Maxar Technologies In the town of Spruce Pine, the local North Toe River overflowed, flooding the region that is also the source of quartz used in microchips, according to NPR. Kerry Breen, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024 Industries including oil, agriculture, microchips and tourism are under threat of conflict, which jeopardizes critical supply chains that directly impact both our domestic economic order and our national security. Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 9 Sep. 2024 The American Animal Hospital Association’s microchip database helps owners locate their pet’s microchip number to locate the company it’s registered with. Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024 The bill never passed. 2022: Kelly co-sponsored the United States Innovation and Competition Act, which contained $52 billion for microchip manufacturing. Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 3 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for microchip 

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Word History

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 4 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

microchip

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

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