secondaryprocessor
nounUK /ˈsekəndəri ˈprəʊsesə/
US /ˈsekənderi ˈprɑːsesər/
A helper computer chip that does extra jobs so the main chip can work faster.
The phone's secondary processor handles the camera while the main chip runs games.
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2. A backup or additional machine that takes over work when the main one is busy.
The factory's secondary processor packed the boxes when the first line was full.
3. A person or device that handles a second stage of treating materials or information.
The secondary processor sorted the recycled plastic after the first wash.
4. In computing, a chip dedicated to one special task like sound or graphics.
The sound card's secondary processor mixes audio without slowing the computer.