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.
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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.