microcircuit

[mahy-kroh-sur-kit]

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noun

Electronics. integrated circuit.

Origin of microcircuit

First recorded in 1955–60; micro- + circuit

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Related Words for microcircuit

circuitry, chip, microchip, microprocessor, motherboard, IC, microelectronics, transputer, board, PCB

British Dictionary definitions for microcircuit

microcircuit

noun

a miniature electronic circuit, esp one in which a number of permanently connected components are contained in one small chip of semiconducting materialSee integrated circuit

Derived Formsmicrocircuitry, noun

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Word Origin and History for microcircuit

1959, from micro- + circuit (n.). Related: Microcircuitry.