microchip
/ˈmaɪkroʊˌtʃɪp/
noun
- A very small piece of silicon inside a computer or other electronic device that contains electronic circuits and performs tasks.
- Every smartphone contains a powerful microchip that processes data.
- The company designed a new microchip that is faster and uses less energy.
- Engineers are working to make microchips even smaller for wearable technology.
- A small electronic device implanted under the skin of an animal (or sometimes a person) to store identification information.
- The shelter scans every animal for a microchip to find the owner.
- Many pet owners choose to microchip their cats for safety.
- The veterinarian inserted a microchip under the dog's skin to help identify it if lost.
Synonyms
verb
- To implant a microchip under the skin of an animal or person for identification purposes.
- Some parents choose to microchip their children for safety.
- The rescue organization microchips every cat before adoption.
- We decided to microchip our puppy before taking him on vacation.