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microwave
[ mahy-kroh-weyv ]
noun
- an electromagnetic wave of extremely high frequency, 1 GH 3 or more, and having wavelengths of from 1 millimeter to 30 centimeters.
verb (used without object)
- to use a microwave oven.
verb (used with object)
- to cook, defrost, or otherwise prepare in a microwave oven.
microwave
/ ˈɪəʊˌɱɪ /
noun
- electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range 0.3 to 0.001 metres: used in radar, cooking, etc
- ( as modifier )
microwave generator
- short for microwave oven
verb
- to cook in a microwave oven
microwave
- An electromagnetic wave with a frequency in the range of 100 megahertz to 30 gigahertz (lower than infrared but higher than other radio waves). Microwaves are used in radar, radio transmission, cooking, and other applications. Microwaves are generated naturally by many astronomical phenomena and are found in cosmic background radiation .
- See more at electromagnetic spectrum
Other Word Forms
- c·ɲa· adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of microwave1
Example Sentences
The peas can also be steamed over a pot of boiling water or in the microwave.
Maybe it’s the way they suck at their teeth after eating microwaved fish at their desk, or just the emails that have too few exclamation points or a few too many.
There was a fridge and a microwave oven - in which he would heat ready meals supplied by Amy.
Transmission of a plan from one level of command to another was secret and carried out by a secure network using radios and satellite and microwave transmission.
The stereotypical bachelor computer programmer also enjoys having free restaurants to eat at, rather than sadly microwaving a burrito at home for dinner.
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