compressionchip
nounUK /kəmˈprɛʃən tʃɪp/
US /kəmˈprɛʃən tʃɪp/
A tiny computer part that makes big files smaller so they are easier to store or send.
The compressionchip inside the camera shrinks each photo before saving it.
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2. A snack chip pressed very flat during manufacturing.
The compressionchip crumbled because it was pressed so thin.
3. A small piece of material used to press down on something.
He placed a compressionchip on the spring to hold it in place.
4. A chip designed to squeeze data tightly for streaming video.
The new compressionchip lets the phone stream movies without using much data.