Main entry: microwave, microwave oven
Definition: kitchen appliance that cooks food by passing an electromagnetic wave through it; heat results from the absorption of energy by the water molecules in the food
Main entry: microwave
Definition: 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
Main entry: nuke, zap, micro-cook, microwave
Definition: cook or heat in a microwave oven
Usage: You can microwave the leftovers