microdevice
7.6
A very small device made with tiny parts that can fit on a needle
- noun
- /ˈmaɪkroʊdɪˌvaɪs/
- Specialized
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microdispositivo
- Researchers are developing microdevices that can operate in extreme conditions, like high temperatures and pressures.
Examples
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In many cases, these microdevices provide digital output and are integral to electronic chips.
Academic text (1994) -
Engineers are expanding their material world to reduce the cost and tailor the performance of microdevices.
Academic text (2005) -
Microdevices are often used in various medical applications, such as sensors that monitor vital signs.
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The latest innovations in microdevices enable faster data processing in compact electronics.
Synonyms
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7.2
A very small device that detects or moves things inside larger machines
emphasizes a single very small device made by microfabrication at micrometre scale
How Small
Surface Forms
microdevice singular
microdevices plural
Morphology
Etymology
The word microdevice is made of the part micro- meaning 'small', as in microscope and microchip, and the word device meaning 'tool' or 'machine'. So, a microdevice is literally a 'very small tool', which is why it names tiny machines used in medicine and technology.