microwave

Plural: microwaves

Noun

• 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
• 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
• An electromagnetic wave with wavelength between that of infrared light and radio waves.
• Ellipsis of microwave oven.

Verb

• cook or heat in a microwave oven
  • "You can microwave the leftovers"
• To cook (something) in a microwave oven.
• To provide minimal preparation for implementation, deeming full or extensive preparation as unnecessary.

Examples

• Just put it in the microwave for 30 seconds and it's ready to eat.
• Many radar systems use a combination of radio waves and microwaves.

Synonyms

micro-cook, microwave oven, nuke, zap, SHF, microcook