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microchip
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(1) Another term for a microminiaturized integrated circuit (a "chip").

(2) To insert an RFID tag beneath the skin of an animal. It is expected that some day, humans will be microchipped. As bizarre as it may sound, in South America, security experts have explored the possibility of microchipping affluent people so that they can be easily located if they are kidnapped. See RFID.
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Also features low-cost microchipping, information booths, food and more.
WEEKEND FESTIVALS by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
It also calls for ear-tagging or microchipping domestic deer, and CWD testing of every domestic deer 16 months of age or older that dies or is harvested.
Mad deer in the woods by Smith, Darrell / Farm Journal
In South Africa, laws have recently been passed requiring microchipping of certain rare, native cycads and palms.
Pirates of the trees by Older, Willow / E
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