1. Extremely small electronic devices that detect and respond to physical or chemical changes in their environment, typically used in scientific instruments, medical devices, or industrial applications.
Usage: Usually used in plural form; Technical/scientific term; Commonly found in engineering and technology contexts

Examples

• Microsensors embedded in the smartphone detect motion and orientation changes.
• Medical researchers use microsensors to monitor glucose levels in diabetic patients.
• The aircraft's wing contains thousands of microsensors that measure air pressure and temperature.
• Microsensors in smart buildings help optimize energy consumption by detecting occupancy.
• Environmental scientists deploy microsensors to track pollution levels in urban areas.
• Modern wearable devices rely on microsensors to track heart rate and sleep patterns.