puce

Definitions of puce
  1. noun
    electronic equipment consisting of a small crystal of a silicon semiconductor fabricated to carry out a number of electronic functions in an integrated circuit
    synonyms: pastille
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    types:
    microprocesseur
    integrated circuit semiconductor chip that performs the bulk of the processing and controls the parts of a system
    type of:
    semi-conducteur
    a conductor made with semiconducting material
  2. noun
    any wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect noted for ability to leap
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    type of:
    insecte
    small air-breathing arthropod
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