microswitch
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- noun
- /ˈmaɪkroʊˌswɪtʃ/
- Specialized
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microswitch
- The toy uses a small microswitch that responds to the slightest touch to play sounds.
Examples
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At some point, I've got to see if I can replace the microswitch.
Blog text (4) -
And how about a microswitch that shuts down the machine when the compartment is opened, requiring a code or the like to restart the box?
Blog text (32) -
On the top surface of the box is a 15 cm radius semicircle of eight plastic, 3/4-inch microswitch pushbuttons which are lit from underneath.
Academic text (1990) -
For example, high school sophomore Charles has severe intellectual disabilities, and his learning priorities include: (a) initiating and responding to peers, (b) operating his electric wheelchair, and (c) using a microswitch to turn on and off electrical devices.
Academic text (2012) -
The engineer explained how the microswitch activates the circuit with a minimal amount of pressure.
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When the door is closed, a microswitch ensures that the lights automatically turn off.
Synonyms
A small device on a wall that turns electricity on and off
How Sensitive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word microswitch is made from the part micro- meaning 'small' and the everyday word switch meaning a device that turns something on or off. So a microswitch is literally a very small switch that reacts to the lightest touch, which is why it is used for precise, sensitive tasks.