microelectronics
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Origin of microelectronics
First recorded in 1955–60; micro- + electronics
Vocabulary lists containing microelectronics
Electrical Engineering
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Engineering - Middle School
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The Ukrainian army said it struck a microelectronics factory that produced parts for the Russian military.
From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026
The U.S. faces vulnerabilities in microelectronics, port cranes and large power transformers as well as in rare-earth minerals and the magnets made from them, all of which underpin economic activity and military readiness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025
Revenue heavily concentrated in microelectronics water systems, including projects for South Korean memory makers and overseas fabs.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 9, 2025
He was accused of illegally exporting microelectronics to Russia for manufacturers working with the Russian military.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2025
Indeed, entire fields such as materials, bioengineering, and microelectronics are left for future consideration, although they are of obvious and vital importance.
From Shock and Awe — Achieving Rapid Dominance by Wade, James P.
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