protectionchip
nounUK /prəˈtɛkʃən tʃɪp/
US /prəˈtɛkʃən tʃɪp/
A tiny computer part that keeps something safe from harm.
The toy robot has a protectionchip so it won't break when it bumps into things.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A small chip in a phone or computer that stops bad software from getting in.
The protectionchip blocked the virus before it could hurt the laptop.
3. A special tag on a package that shows if someone opened it.
The box had a protectionchip that changed color when it was tampered with.
4. A part in a game that keeps a player from losing points unfairly.
The protectionchip saved my score when the timer ran out.