integrated circuit
nounUK /ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪ.tɪd ˈsɜː.kɪt/
US /ˈɪn.t̬ə.ɡreɪ.t̬ɪd ˈsɝː.kɪt/
A tiny chip that holds many small electronic parts and helps machines think and work.
The engineer placed the integrated circuit on the board to make the toy robot move.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A small electronic device containing many connected components built on one piece of material.
Modern phones rely on several integrated circuits for speed and memory.
3. A set of electronic components combined into a single unit to perform a function.
The radio's integrated circuit handles tuning and sound processing.
4. A chip that packs transistors, resistors, and wiring into a compact package.
The factory produces integrated circuits for cars and appliances.