Synonyms: 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
Similar words: kitchen appliance
Definition: a home appliance used in preparing food
Synonyms: 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
Similar words: electromagnetic radiation, electromagnetic wave, nonparticulate radiation
Definition: radiation consisting of waves of energy associated with electric and magnetic fields resulting from the acceleration of an electric charge
Synonyms: nuke, zap, micro-cook, microwave
Definition: cook or heat in a microwave oven
Usage: You can microwave the leftovers
Similar words: cook
Definition: transform and make suitable for consumption by heating
Usage: These potatoes have to cook for 20 minutes