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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of several very small sensors that detect small amounts, or changes in a physical variable.
2. 2
   A submicrometer- to millimeter-size device that converts a nonelectrical physical or chemical quantity, such as pressure, acceleration, temperature, or gas concentration, into an electrical signal; it is generally able to offer better sensitivity, accuracy, dynamic range, and reliability, as well as lower power consumption, compared to larger counterparts. wordnet

Etymology

From micro- + sensor.

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