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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
- microwaveable adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of microwave1
Example Sentences
There are a few ways to make hollandaise — some chefs swear by a blender or even the microwave — but I still use the double boiler method I learned in school.
John McGeachy, campaigns manager from Age UK London, told BBC London that the charity spoke to people who had sold their TV or microwave to make ends meet.
She has gone into outer space for the length of time it takes to microwave a potato.
“He ate a box of ice cream sandwiches, he ate Dole whip, a whole box of Beyond Beef burgers he stuffed in the microwave and cooked them,” Duarte said.
The answer is usually "yes" – the 1993 classic has been made to work on microwaves, treadmills and even medical equipment.
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