microwave

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An electromagnetic wave with wavelength between that of infrared light and radio waves.

substantivo

1
An electromagnetic wave with wavelength between that of infrared light and radio waves.
Many radar systems use a combination of radio waves and microwaves.
Microwaves do not follow the curvature of the earth, but travel in a straight line. They must therefore have unobstructed "line of sight" and the dish aerials have to be sited on towers or high buildings, on high ground, or a combination of all three.
2
Variante de microwave ovenEllipsis of microwave oven.
Just put it in the microwave for 30 seconds and it's ready to eat.

Etimologia

From micro- + wave.

verbo

1
To cook (something) in a microwave oven.
A vengeful mother-of-three has been jailed for 168 days after being convicted of killing a neighbour's kitten by microwaving the 10-week-old pet.
2
calãoTo provide minimal preparation for implementation, deeming full or extensive preparation as unnecessary.

Formas

plural: microwaves
pretérito: microwaved
particípio passado: microwaved
gerúndio: microwaving
3.ª pessoa do singular: microwaves

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microwave · An electromagnetic wave with wavelength between that of infrared light and radio waves.

mid · Occupying a middle position; middle.midday · Noon; twelve o'clock during the day.middle · A centre, midpoint.

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