What is another word for silicon chip?
Pronunciation: [sˈɪlɪkən t͡ʃˈɪp] (IPA) 
The term "silicon chip" refers to a small piece of silicon that is used in electronic devices to store and process information. There are several synonyms for silicon chip, including microchip, computer chip, semiconducting chip, and integrated circuit. Microchip and computer chip are often used interchangeably with silicon chip, while the term semiconducting chip refers specifically to a semiconductor device used in electronic circuits. Integrated circuit is a more technical term, used to describe the complex network of transistors and other components that make up a single chip. All of these synonyms refer to the same basic technology, and are used in a variety of electrical and electronic applications.
