mi·cro·wave
ˈmī-krō-ˌwāv 
often attributive
1
: a comparatively short electromagnetic wave
especially
: one between about one millimeter and one meter in wavelength
2
microwaved; microwaving; microwaves
: to cook or heat in a microwave oven
Examples of microwave in a Sentence
Noun
The apartment came with a microwave.
Verb
microwave a bowl of soup
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Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 29 Aug. 2024
The idea of building walls around launch and landing sites has been explored before with possible solutions including the microwave heating of surface soil to create Moon bricks and the use of 3D printing to create structures from pastes made from lunar soil.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2024
Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 26 July 2024
Nobody cares that the players have only 40 days to microwave chemistry, while showing humility and character.
—Troy Renck, Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2024
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Noun
This one delivers a blend of firm and tender textures and sweet-spicy flavors, plus make-ahead options and a time-saving method for browning shallots in the microwave.
—Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 29 Aug. 2024
The idea of building walls around launch and landing sites has been explored before with possible solutions including the microwave heating of surface soil to create Moon bricks and the use of 3D printing to create structures from pastes made from lunar soil.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2024
Verb
Turkey bacon can be pan-fried, microwaved, or baked.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 26 July 2024
Nobody cares that the players have only 40 days to microwave chemistry, while showing humility and character.
—Troy Renck, Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2024
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“Microwave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microwave. Accessed 7 Sep. 2024.
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microwave
1 of 2 noun
mi·cro·wave
ˈmī-krō-ˌwāv
1
: a radio wave between one millimeter and one meter in wavelength
2
microwave
2 of 2 verb
: to cook or heat in a microwave oven
Medical Definition
microwave
noun
mi·cro·wave
-ˌwāv
often attributive
: a comparatively short electromagnetic wave
especially
: one between about 1 millimeter and 1 meter in wavelength
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