Microwave (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. an electromagnetic wave of extremely high frequency, 1 GH3 or more, and having wavelengths of from 1 millimeter to 30 centimeters.
  2. microwave oven.
verb (used without object), mi·cro·waved, mi·cro·wav·ing.
  1. to use a microwave oven.
verb (used with object), mi·cro·waved, mi·cro·wav·ing.
  1. to cook, defrost, or otherwise prepare in a microwave oven.
noun
    • electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range 0.3 to 0.001 metres: used in radar, cooking, etc
    • (as modifier)
  1. short for microwave oven
verb (tr)
  1. to cook in a microwave oven
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