microwave
an electromagnetic wave of extremely high frequency, 1 GH3 or more, and having wavelengths of from 1 millimeter to 30 centimeters.
to use a microwave oven.
to cook, defrost, or otherwise prepare in a microwave oven.
Origin of microwave
1Other words from microwave
- mi·cro·wave·a·ble, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for microwave
/ (ˈmaɪkrəʊˌweɪv) /
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
to cook in a microwave oven
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Scientific definitions for microwave
[ mī′krō-wāv′ ]
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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