English Explanatory Dictionary

microwave

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An electromagnetic wave with wavelength between that of infrared light and radio waves.
  2. Ellipsis of microwave oven.
verb
  1. To cook (something) in a microwave oven.
  2. To provide minimal preparation for implementation, deeming full or extensive preparation as unnecessary.

Pronunciation

mī'krə-wāv" /ˈmaɪkɹəˌweɪv/ mī'krō-wāv" /ˈmaɪkɹəʊˌweɪv/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-microwave.wav /ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌweɪv/

Word forms

microwave microwaves microwaving microwaved

Etymology

From micro- + wave.

Synonyms

SHF nuke microcook zap

Derived words

antimicrowave Cajun microwave convection microwave convection microwave oven cosmic microwave background microwaveguide microwaveless microwavelike microwave meal microwave radiation microwave resonant cavity thruster microwavery microwave safe microwave spectroscopy mini-microwave microwavable microwaveable microwave up
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