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

1. to implant a microchip in an animal for identification purposes

Examples

• The smartphone contains several microchips that control different functions.
• A single microchip can hold millions of transistors.
• The computer’s microchip processes data at incredible speeds.
• We decided to microchip our dog in case he gets lost.
• The veterinarian microchipped the cat during its checkup.
• Modern cars rely on microchips to control engine performance.
• The microchip industry has revolutionized technology.