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microchip

microchip

Meaning of microchip

pet identification implant

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British English/ˈmaɪkrəʊtʃɪp/
American English/ˈmaɪkroʊtʃɪp/
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microchip with German translation

microchip usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

The vet scans the pet's microchip.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

Always update the microchip details if you move house.

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microchip belongs to the topic "Pets". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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microchip synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between microchip / RFID tag / implantable ID / ID tag / collar tag / transponder

R
🇬🇧English
RFID tag

Technical term for an RFID device; a pet microchip is a specific instance of an RFID tag, though the term also covers external tags.

B2Rarely

Technicians described the implant as an RFID tag that stores the owner's contact info.

I
🇬🇧English
implantable ID

Descriptive phrase stressing that the identification is implantable; synonymous with pet microchip but more descriptive.

B2Rarely

They recommended an implantable ID for the rabbit before it went to its new home.

🇬🇧English

An external tag attached to a collar with owner info; identifies the pet but is not implanted.

B2Very Often

Make sure your dog has an ID tag with your phone number.

C
🇬🇧English
collar tag

A tag attached to a pet's collar; colloquial variant of ID tag, external not implanted.

B2Often

The kitten lost its collar tag at the park.

T
🇬🇧English
transponder

A technical term for an electronic responder; can denote a pet microchip but is also used in broader technical contexts.

B2Rarely

In the paperwork the implant is referred to as a transponder with a unique ID code.

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How to pronounce microchip and what this word means

microchip means microchip. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce microchip

/ˈmaɪkrəʊtʃɪp/

microchip translation

microchip

microchip examples

The vet scans the pet's microchip.

microchip transcription

/ˈmaɪkrəʊtʃɪp/, /ˈmaɪkroʊtʃɪp/

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microchip meaning: what does it mean?

pet identification implant

microchip pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

microchip is pronounced as /ˈmaɪkrəʊtʃɪp/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

microchip definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The vet scans the pet's microchip. Translation: Ветеринар сканирует микрочип питомца.

Is microchip part of Pets vocabulary?

Yes, microchip can be learned in the Pets topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is microchip part of Living Beings vocabulary?

Yes, microchip can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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