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microwave

UK
/ˈmaɪkrəʊweɪv/
US
/ˈmaɪkroʊweɪv/

Translations

microwavenoun
microwaves
pl
UK
/ˈmaɪkrəʊweɪv/
US
/ˈmaɪkroʊweɪv/
She used the microwave to quickly reheat her leftovers.
Elle a utilisé le micro-ondes pour réchauffer rapidement ses restes.
Microwaves are used in various communication technologies, including satellite transmissions.
Les micro-ondes sont utilisées dans diverses technologies de communication, notamment les transmissions par satellite.
Microwaves are used in various communication technologies, including satellite transmissions.
Les micro-ondes sont utilisées dans diverses technologies de communication, notamment les transmissions par satellite.
Synonyms
microwave cooker
microwave appliance
microwave device
microwave oven
microwaveverb
microwaved
Past Simple
microwaved
Past Participle
microwaving
Gerund
UK
/ˈmaɪ.krə.weɪv/
US
/ˈmaɪ.kroʊ.weɪv/
Additional translations
micro-onderPeu usité ; en français courant on emploie plutôt une périphrase.
Synonyms
warm
cook
heat
nuke
Antonyms
refrigerate
freeze
chill
cool
microwaveadjective
UK
/ˈmaɪ.krə.weɪv/
US
/ˈmaɪ.kroʊ.weɪv/
Typically used only attributively; generally not gradable
à micro-ondes
The laboratory is equipped with advanced microwave equipment.
Le laboratoire est équipé de matériel à micro-ondes avancé.
Synonyms
microwavable
microwaved
microwave-frequency
microwave-band
radio-frequency
RF
gigahertz-range
high-frequency

Definitions

microwavenoun
An appliance used for heating and cooking food by exposing it to electromagnetic radiation in the microwave frequency range.
She used the microwave to quickly reheat her leftovers.
A type of electromagnetic wave with a wavelength shorter than that of a normal radio wave but longer than that of infrared radiation, used in radar, in communications, and for heating in microwave ovens.
Microwaves are used in various communication technologies, including satellite transmissions.
microwaveverb
To cook or heat food using a microwave oven.
She decided to microwave the leftovers for dinner.
microwaveadjective
Relating to, employing, or produced by microwaves.
The laboratory is equipped with advanced microwave equipment.
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