miniaturization
noun [ U ] (UK usually miniaturisation) uk/ˌmɪn.ə.tʃər.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌmɪn.i.ə.tʃɚ.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
小型化，微型化
the process of making something very small using modern technology
The silicon chip is a classic example of the benefits of miniaturization. 硅片是体现微型化所带来的裨益的一个经典例子。