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English noun: microprocessor

1. microprocessor (artifact) integrated circuit semiconductor chip that performs the bulk of the processing and controls the parts of a system


SamplesA microprocessor functions as the central processing unit of a microcomputer.
A disk drive contains a microprocessor to handle the internal functions of the drive.


Broader (hypernym)chip, micro chip, microchip, microprocessor chip, silicon chip


Part meronymmicrocomputer, PC, personal computer









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