Microwave (Noun)

Meaning 1

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.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

  • Microwave Oven

Related Words

  • Microwave (verb)

Meaning 2

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.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural phenomena.

Examples

  • Microwave transmissions are often used for satellite communications due to their ability to pass through the Earth's atmosphere.
  • Cell phone towers use microwave antennas to transmit signals to and from mobile devices.
  • The microwave range is perfect for heating and cooking food because water molecules in the food absorb energy and produce heat.
  • Microwave ovens use non-ionizing radiation to heat and cook food, making them a safer choice for cooking.
  • Communication satellites rely on microwave frequencies to transmit data, television signals and radio broadcasts around the world.

Hypernyms

  • Nonparticulate Radiation
  • Electromagnetic Wave

Related Words

  • Microwave (verb)
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