microcontroller

/ˌmaɪkroʊkənˈtroʊlər/ /ˌmaɪkroʊkənˈtrɒlər/

Meanings

noun

A microcomputer on a single chip, used to control some device such as an automobile engine or a toy.

Examples :

"The automatic plant waterer uses a microcontroller to determine when the soil is dry and needs more water. "

Related Words

single noun

/ˈsɪŋɡəl/

A 45 RPM vinyl record with one song on side A and one on side B.

"My grandfather played a single of Elvis Presley at the family gathering. "

determine verb

/dɪˈtɜːmɪn/ /dɪˈtɝmɪn/

To set the boundaries or limits of.

"The teacher determined the rules for the classroom project, setting clear limits on the length of presentations. "

device noun

/dəˈvaɪs/

Any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.

"There are a number of household devices in a kitchen such as a dishwasher, a garbage disposal, or an electric can opener."

chip noun

/tʃɪp/

A small piece broken from a larger piece of solid material.

"A small chip of paint came off the wall during the children's art project. "

automatic noun

/ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/ /ˌɔtəˈmætɪk/

A car with automatic transmission.

"I never learned to drive a stick. I can only drive an automatic."

engine noun

/end͡ʒən/ /ˈend͡ʒɘn/ /ˈɛnd͡ʒɪn/

A large construction used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult etc.

"The ancient Romans used a powerful siege engine to break down the city walls. "

control noun

/kənˈtɹəʊl/ /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊl/

Influence or authority over something.

"The government has complete control over the situation."

microcomputer noun

/ˌmaɪkroʊkəmˈpjuːtər/ /ˌmaɪkroʊkəmˈpjuːtɚ/

A computer designed around a microprocessor, smaller than a minicomputer or a mainframe.

"My dad used a microcomputer in his office to write reports. "

needs adverb

/niːdz/

Of necessity; necessarily; indispensably; used with an auxiliary verb (often must), and equivalent to "of need".

"One must needs run when the devil drives."

water noun

/ˈwoːtə/ /ˈwɑtəɹ/ [woːʔɐ] [ˈwaːʈər] /ˈwoːtɘ/ /ˈwɔːtə/ /ˈwɔtəɹ/

A substance (of molecular formula H₂O) found at room temperature and pressure as a clear liquid; it is present naturally as rain, and found in rivers, lakes and seas; its solid form is ice and its gaseous form is steam.

"By the action of electricity, the water was resolved into its two parts, oxygen and hydrogen."

plant noun

/plænt/ /plɑːnt/

An organism that is not an animal, especially an organism capable of photosynthesis. Typically a small or herbaceous organism of this kind, rather than a tree.

"The garden had a couple of trees, and a cluster of colourful plants around the border."

automobile noun

/ˈɔː.tə.məˌbiːl/ /ˈɔ.tə.moʊˌbil/

A type of vehicle designed to move on the ground under its own stored power and intended to carry a driver, a small number of additional passengers, and a very limited amount of other load. A car or motorcar.

"My father bought a new automobile for his business. "