microminiaturization

American

[mahy-kroh-min-ee-uh-cher-uh-zey-shuhn, -min-uh-] / ˌmaɪ kroʊˌmɪn i ə tʃər əˈzeɪ ʃən, -ˌmɪn ə- /

noun

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

microminiaturization British

/ ˌmaɪkrəʊˌmɪnɪtʃəraɪˈzeɪʃən /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of microminiaturization

1950–55; micro- + miniaturization ( def. )

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