codecchip
nounUK /ˈkəʊdɛk tʃɪp/
US /ˈkoʊdɛk tʃɪp/
A tiny computer part that changes pictures and sounds into a form a machine can store or play.
The little camera uses a codecchip to save videos on its memory card.
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2. A chip that squeezes large video files into smaller ones so they are easier to send.
Thanks to the codecchip, the movie fit on a small memory stick.
3. A hardware part inside a phone that turns digital data into sound you can hear.
The codecchip in her phone made the music sound clear.
4. A component that translates signals between analog and digital formats.
The old radio's codecchip converted the waves into digital bits.