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microelectronics

American  
[mahy-kroh-i-lek-tron-iks, -ee-lek-] / ˌmaɪ kroʊ ɪ lɛkˈtrɒn ɪks, -ˌi lɛk- /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

  1. the technology dealing with the design, development, and construction of electronic systems utilizing extremely small elements, especially solid-state devices employing microminiaturization.

microelectronics British  
/ ˌmaɪkrəʊɪlɛkˈtrɒnɪks /

noun

  1. (functioning as singular) the branch of electronics concerned with microcircuits

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microelectronics Scientific  
/ mī′krō-ĭ-lĕk-trŏn′ĭks /

  1. The branch of electronics that deals with miniature components generally too small to be seen by the naked eye.

Other Word Forms

  • microelectronic adjective

Etymology

Origin of microelectronics

First recorded in 1955–60; micro- + electronics

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Example Sentences

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The Ukrainian army said it struck a microelectronics factory that produced parts for the Russian military.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

The Pentagon has begun to address these vulnerabilities by targeting microelectronics, explosives and rocket motors, shipbuilding and key stockpile materials such as rare earths for reshoring, diversification, and surge capacity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

Revenue heavily concentrated in microelectronics water systems, including projects for South Korean memory makers and overseas fabs.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 9, 2025

He was accused of illegally exporting microelectronics to Russia for manufacturers working with the military.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2025

Indeed, entire fields such as materials, bioengineering, and microelectronics are left for future consideration, although they are of obvious and vital importance.

From Shock and Awe — Achieving Rapid Dominance by Wade, James P.

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