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microwave
noun
verb
kitchen appliance that cooks food by passing an electromagnetic wave through it; heat results from the absorption of energy by the water molecules in the food
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ˈmaɪkɹəˌweɪv
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noun
kitchen appliance that cooks food by passing an electromagnetic wave through it; heat results from the absorption of energy by the water molecules in the food
noun
a short electromagnetic wave (longer than infrared but shorter than radio waves); used for radar and microwave ovens and for transmitting telephone, facsimile, video and data
verb
cook or heat in a microwave oven
“You can microwave the leftovers”
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You can microwave the leftovers
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