Meaning of the word microchip in English

What does microchip mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

microchip

US /ˈmaɪ.kroʊ.tʃɪp/
UK /ˈmaɪ.krəʊ.tʃɪp/
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Noun

a tiny wafer of semiconducting material used to make an integrated circuit

Example:
The computer's performance is largely dependent on the speed of its microchip.
Scientists are developing smaller and more powerful microchips.