Definition
microsensor
noun
- a very small sensor or device that detects and measures physical quantities such as temperature, pressure, or motion at a microscopic scale
Usage: technical; often used in engineering and scientific contexts
Examples
- The smartphone contains multiple microsensors that detect motion and orientation.
- Microsensors embedded in the fabric can monitor the wearer's vital signs.
- Engineers developed microsensors to measure pressure changes in the aircraft wing.
- The medical implant uses microsensors to track glucose levels in the bloodstream.
- Microsensors in autonomous vehicles help detect obstacles and navigate safely.