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kroʊˌweɪv noun
1.
an electromagnetic wave of extremely high frequency, 1 GH 3 or more, and having wavelengths of from 1 mm to 30 cm.
verb (used without object)
3.
to use a microwave oven.
verb (used with object)
4.
to cook, defrost, or otherwise prepare in a microwave oven.
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microwave (ˈmaɪkrəʊˌweɪv) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a. electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range 0.3 to 0.001 metres: used in radar, cooking, etc |
| b. (as modifier): microwave generator | |
| 2. | short for microwave oven |
| —vb | |
| 3. | to cook in a microwave oven |
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Microwave
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| to introduce subtleties into or argue subtly about. |
| to spend time idly; loaf. |
Etymonline
Word Origin & History
microwave
"type of electromagnetic wave," 1931, coined in Eng. from micro- + wave. First record of microwave oven is from 1965; microwave as short for this is attested from 1974; as a verb, from 1976.
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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
microwave mi·cro·wave (mī'krə-wāv', -krō-)
n.
A high-frequency electromagnetic wave, one millimeter to one meter in wavelength, intermediate between infrared and shortwave radio wavelengths. v. mi·cro·waved, mi·cro·wav·ing, mi·cro·waves
To cook or heat using microwaves.
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American Heritage
Science Dictionary
| microwave (mī'krō-wāv') Pronunciation Key
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. |
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Example sentences
In this episode learn how to cook and reheat food safely in a microwave oven.
Microwave, boil or bake and your fear is eliminated forever.
Researchers also argue over which popping method-stove top, microwave, or air popper-produces the biggest flakes.
Red wine has to be put in the microwave to be palatable.
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