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microwave

verb · noun

Simple meaning

To provide minimal preparation for implementation, deeming full or extensive preparation as unnecessary.

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ˈmaɪkɹəweɪv

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Definition

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verb

  1. Cook or heat in a microwave oven

  2. transitiveslang

    To provide minimal preparation for implementation, deeming full or extensive preparation as unnecessary.

noun

  1. 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

  2. An oven that uses microwave-frequency energy to heat food or other items placed within it.

  3. An electromagnetic wave with wavelength between that of infrared light and radio waves.

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  • “Just heat your leftovers in the microwave for a few minutes.”

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Synonyms

verb

Sense: cook or heat in a microwave oven

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noun

Sense: short electromagnetic wave (longer than infrared but shorter than radio waves)

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