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n. - Electronic equipment consisting of a small crystal of a silicon semiconductor fabricated to carry out a number of electronic functions in an integrated circuit.

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  • I recognize that the microchip is an act of love, a response to a changed society, a harsh reality we have to live with.
  • The microchip is a tiny chip that holds information about your pet.
  • The microchip is placed in your animal as if it were receiving a shot.
  • The microchip is scheduled to be retired next year, to be replaced with the trusty vacuum tube.
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