Definitions

1. proper noun

A family of RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computing) microprocessors from IBM and Motorola, used in various Apple computers, including the iMac, iBook, and Power Mac, from 1994 to 2006.

“The PowerPC processor was used in many Apple computers during the 90s and early 2000s.”

2. verb

To use a PowerPC processor or computer.

“The new software will powerpc faster than the old one.”