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.