microwave
noun
- form of electromagnetic radiation
- kitchen appliance
verb
- cook using a microwave oven
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪkɹəˌweɪv/ / /ˈmaɪkɹəʊˌweɪv/ / /ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌweɪv/
noun
Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *mey-der.? Ancient Greek μικρός (mikrós)der. English micro- English wave English microwave From micro- + wave.
- An electromagnetic wave with wavelength between that of infrared light and radio waves.
“Many radar systems use a combination of radio waves and microwaves.”
“Microwaves do not follow the curvature of the earth, but travel in a straight line. They must therefore have unobstructed "line of sight" and the dish aerials have to be sited on towers or high buildings, on high ground, or a combination of all three.”
- Ellipsis of microwave oven.
“Just put it in the microwave for 30 seconds and it's ready to eat.”
verb
Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *mey-der.? Ancient Greek μικρός (mikrós)der. English micro- English wave English microwave From micro- + wave.
- To cook (something) in a microwave oven.
“A vengeful mother-of-three has been jailed for 168 days after being convicted of killing a neighbour's kitten by microwaving the 10-week-old pet.”
- To provide minimal preparation for implementation, deeming full or extensive preparation as unnecessary.