microminiaturization

[ mahy-kroh-min-ee-uh-cher-uh-zey-shuhn, -min-uh- ]

noun

1. extreme miniaturization, especially of electronic equipment, with extensive use of integrated circuits.

microminiaturization

/ ˌmaɪkrəʊˌmɪnɪtʃəraɪˈzeɪʃən /

noun

1. the production and application of very small semiconductor components and the circuits and equipment in which they are used

Word History and Origins

Origin of microminiaturization¹

1950–55; micro- + miniaturization ( def )