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microwave

mi·cro·wave [ mkrə wàyv ]


noun  (plural mi·cro·waves)
Definition:
 
1. oven using electromagnetic radiation: an oven that cooks or heats food or beverages relatively quickly using high-frequency electromagnetic radiation

2. high-frequency electromagnetic wave: an electromagnetic wave whose wavelength ranges from 1 mm to 30 cm. Use: radar, radio transmissions, cooking or heating devices.



transitive verb  (past and past participle mi·cro·waved, present participle mi·cro·wav·ing, 3rd person present singular mi·cro·waves)
Definition:
 
heat or cook something in microwave: to heat or cook food or beverages in a microwave


mi·cro·wav·a·ble adjective
mi·cro·wave·a·ble adjective
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