microswitch

[ mahy-kruh-swich ]
/ ˈmaɪ krəˌswɪtʃ /

noun

a highly sensitive switch used in automatic-control devices.

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Origin of microswitch

First recorded in 1955–60; micro- + switch

Words nearby microswitch

microstomia, microstress, microstructure, microsurgery, microsuture, microswitch, microsyringe, microteaching, microtechnology, microtektite, microtherm
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British Dictionary definitions for microswitch

microswitch
/ (ˈmaɪkrəʊˌswɪtʃ) /

noun

electrical engineering a switch that operates by small movements of a lever
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