microchip
[ˈmaɪ.kroʊ.tʃɪp]
nounmasculinepl: microchips
microchip
1. A small electronic circuit consisting of many interconnected components fabricated on a single piece of semiconductor material
The microchip revolutionized computing and made personal computers possible.
O microchip revolucionou a computação e tornou os computadores pessoais possíveis.
2. An integrated circuit used as a component in electronic devices
Modern smartphones contain multiple microchips to handle different functions.
Os smartphones modernos contêm vários microchips para realizar diferentes funções.
3. A tiny implantable device used for identification or tracking purposes
The dog was given a microchip for identification purposes.
O cachorro recebeu um microchip para fins de identificação.
The term 'microchip' is a cornerstone of modern technology vocabulary in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking countries. In Brazil, technology professionals often use the English term 'microchip' or the abbreviated 'chip' interchangeably with 'circuito integrado.' The word has become essential in discussions about technological advancement, particularly given Brazil's growing tech industry in cities like São Paulo and the emergence of startups and innovation hubs.
Related Idioms & Phrases
a chip off the old block (não relacionado - idioma diferente)
when the chips are down (não relacionado - idioma diferente)
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