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microcircuit

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An electronic device, usually fabricated by photolithography, that is very small and implements several components or their equivalent; an integrated circuit.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: business, electrical-engineering, electricity, electromagnetism, electronics, energy, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a microelectronic computer circuit incorporated into a chip or semiconductor; a whole system rather than a single component

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: integrated circuit

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: computer circuit

History

Etymology

From micro- + circuit.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: microcircuit — Translations